Stephanie Sammarco, LPC, LPMHC

Stephanie Sammarco is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She strives to make the process of reaching out to a new therapist straightforward and approachable, offering compassionate, nonjudgmental care that centers on each person’s needs. Her credentials reflect state licensure to provide mental health counseling.

Over her career she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents aged 16 and up, addressing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and PTSD, grief, parenting challenges, chronic pain and illness, and issues related to LGBTQ identity. She also supports clients coping with life transitions, caregiver stress, isolation, suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, and career or college challenges. Stephanie brings particular attention to attachment, blended family dynamics, codependency, forgiveness, and restoring connection after infidelity.

Building a strong therapeutic alliance is a central priority for Stephanie; she emphasizes trust, collaboration, and a respectful environment where clients feel heard. Her approach is eclectic and tailored to the client, drawing from cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, solution-focused strategies, and other evidence-informed tools depending on the presenting concerns. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out to schedule an appointment and begin a collaborative process to enhance well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Stephanie Sammarco uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, empathetic space where the client's goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and building a collaborative relationship that helps people feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment concerns. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and practical skills to reduce reactivity and increase coping when facing pain, grief, or ongoing stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Stephanie collaborates with each client to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to connect from different locations, support consistent attendance, and tailor communication styles to what works best for the client.