Stephanie Knauer, LPC

Stephanie Knauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology earned in 2016 and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling completed in 2018, both from Shippensburg University. Stephanie has built a background across multiple treatment environments, including psychiatric inpatient care for adolescents and adults as well as both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse counseling.

Her clinical work draws on evidence-based frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), together with solution-focused strategies and holistic approaches to wellbeing. She often integrates these methods to address stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and performance anxiety in athletes. Stephanie emphasizes practical skills and tailored interventions that match each client’s needs and goals.

Clients can expect a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which assessment guides treatment direction. Stephanie’s experience with a wide range of presenting issues - from ADHD and bipolar symptoms to eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiver stress, and communication or intimacy problems - supports flexible care that aims to improve coping, self-esteem, and daily functioning.

Approaches Used in Online Therapy and What to Expect

Stephanie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside attachment-informed perspectives to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping patterns. DBT emphasizes skills for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for relationship difficulties and strong emotional reactions. Attachment-based ideas help explore patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current intimacy, trust, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Stephanie works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts interventions over time so treatment feels relevant and manageable. Clients are invited to give feedback so therapy can stay aligned with what they want to achieve.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, or mobility concerns. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, focused care while making it easier to fit sessions into day-to-day life and maintain ongoing support.