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Stephanie Birmingham

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Stephanie Birmingham, LPC

Wisconsin

Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Wisconsin / 10367-125
  • NPI1831566363
  • Experience5 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationWisconsin

About

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Substance use support

About Stephanie

Stephanie Birmingham is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience. She commonly helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also lists support for LGBT issues and coping with life changes.

Stephanie uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Sessions are focused on skills that can be practiced between meetings, such as breathing, activity planning, and thought records.

Her background includes work with people involved in the corrections system, which informs a direct, no-nonsense approach to problem solving. She pays attention to how stress and caregiver responsibilities affect daily functioning. She also addresses substance use and first responder-related stress when relevant.

In sessions she works with clients to set clear, achievable goals and track progress over time. Conversations tend to center on practical steps for managing outbursts, reducing buildup of resentment, and improving communication patterns. Stephanie encourages trying small changes first, then building on what works.

People who prefer plain language and plan-focused work may find her style a good fit. She offers services in English and practices in Wisconsin. Before booking, confirm session formats and any other practical details through the platform’s scheduling tools.

How sessions work

How CBT and online sessions can help manage anger

Stephanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core approach. CBT involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and practicing alternative responses. This approach is practical and aimed at building everyday skills for stress and mood regulation.

She pairs CBT with focused, goal-oriented conversations that look at what is happening in daily life. The therapist and client work together to pick strategies that fit the client's needs and pace. Deciding which techniques to try is a collaborative process based on your goals and preferences.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It can also let people use shorter sessions for quick skill refreshers or schedule longer ones when deeper work is needed. Before you schedule, confirm the exact session formats offered so you know what to expect.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does she help with?

She helps people who snap at loved ones, hold onto resentment, or feel overwhelmed by another person's anger. Anger is listed among many concerns she works with.

How would she approach my temper in sessions?

She uses practical, skills-based work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice triggers and change responses. Sessions focus on techniques you can use between meetings.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional experience and has worked with people involved in the corrections system. That background influences a direct, problem-solving style.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is an LPC, licensed in Wisconsin. Her practice location is listed as Wisconsin.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided through the platform.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process initiates initial scheduling and matching.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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