Stephanie Horner, LPCC

Stephanie Horner brings a broad background in healthcare and mental health to her work, with 35 years in the field including 10 years in nursing and 25 years in counseling and therapy. Her early career included roles as a high-risk labor and delivery nurse, a school district health director, and an at-risk program developer before focusing on mental health counseling for children, adolescents, and their parents. Over time she transitioned to working primarily with adults, applying that wide-ranging experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, career questions, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC - which is a credential indicating advanced training to provide mental health counseling. She describes her therapeutic style as kind, gentle, empathic, positive and a good listener, while also being serious, thoughtful, holistic, client-centered, and solution-focused. Her practice emphasizes identifying the issues that brought someone to therapy, clarifying wants and needs, and teaching practical skills and techniques that support both immediate problem solving and long-term resilience. Her goal is to empower clients through transitions, challenges, and personal growth by helping them build lasting strategies that fit their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and focuses on clarifying values so actions align with what matters most; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new, realistic ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve functioning, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel understood and can explore their own solutions, supporting growth in self-esteem, relationships, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The emphasis is on practical tools and a respectful partnership.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that work for them. Working with licensed professionals in these formats makes it easier to maintain continuity of care through life changes and day-to-day demands.