Stephanie Cooley, LPC

Stephanie Cooley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with clients across the lifespan, including children as young as five through adults up to age 70, addressing a wide range of concerns such as stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and family conflict, depression, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

As an LPC - a license that indicates specialized training and clinical experience in counseling - she draws on evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods to help clients develop practical skills and new ways of coping. Stephanie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, adapting the tone and focus of sessions to match each person s unique needs and goals.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, supporting and empowering clients as they take steps toward change. Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, Stephanie aims to create a therapeutic experience that is tailored, goal-oriented, and focused on meaningful progress.

Approaches and Accessibility in Online Therapy

Stephanie Cooley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach focuses on skill building and problem solving to create measurable changes in daily life.

She also incorporates trauma-focused therapy when past experiences are contributing to current difficulties. Trauma-focused methods help clients process distressing events and build coping tools to reduce their impact on present functioning.

Mindfulness-based techniques are used alongside these approaches to increase awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations and to support emotional regulation. These practices can be helpful for stress reduction and improving focus during times of change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy schedule. These options increase accessibility for clients who need convenient ways to connect with licensed professionals and continue work on their goals from different locations.