Stephanie Frey, LMHC

Stephanie Frey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa with seven years of experience in the mental health field. As an LMHC, she holds professional training to provide therapeutic services and support to individuals and families. She offers a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people of all ages can explore concerns and work toward practical solutions.

She has experience supporting children ages 6 and up, teens, adults, and families through a range of challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and the stressors that come with life changes. Her background also includes work with PTSD, self-harming behaviors, dual diagnosis, crisis intervention, and conditions such as panic, social anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Stephanie brings specific attention to young adult issues and mood-related concerns as part of a broad clinical focus.

Her work is grounded primarily in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while also drawing on client-centered, strength-based, and mindfulness-informed techniques. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and preferences. Stephanie aims to help clients build skills, increase resilience, and find approaches that fit their lives, inviting prospective clients to consider working together toward meaningful change.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Stephanie Frey integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered principles to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and strengthening the person’s own resources to address relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care and builds skills that fit everyday life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video call or phone, and support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging when appropriate. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across different settings. Licensed professionals can deliver focused, effective work through these formats while tailoring pacing and homework to each client’s situation.