- skills focused
- values based
- mindfulness oriented
About Stephanie
Stephanie Langford is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She treats panic disorder and panic attacks among other anxiety concerns and focuses on building practical skills to reduce distress. Stephanie approaches therapy with respect for each person's story and strengths. She encourages small, steady steps toward more satisfying day-to-day life.
Stephanie uses straightforward, collaborative methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are offered to help regulate intense emotions and improve moment-to-moment coping.
Her work also includes acceptance and commitment therapy strategies to clarify values and commit to meaningful action despite difficult feelings. Emotionally-focused and client-centered approaches guide how she listens and responds, keeping the person's experience central. Sessions emphasize practical tools and clear goals rather than jargon.
Stephanie aims to create an encouraging space where people can name their struggles and try new ways of responding. She supports people through issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, social anxiety, chronic pain or illness, and life transitions such as divorce and separation. The focus is on skill building, self-compassion, and gradual change.
For those ready to begin, she recommends taking a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment. The initial steps are kept simple so people can get started without extra stress.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action in those directions while accepting difficult feelings. It is often useful for chronic worry, mood challenges, and for people who feel stuck despite trying to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing changes in behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic. It offers concrete exercises that people can practice between sessions to see gradual improvement.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk together about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. That collaborative process guides whether the focus is on values-based action, thought restructuring, emotion regulation skills, or a blend of methods tailored to the person.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It also makes using short check-ins, practicing skills between meetings, and keeping momentum easier for many people. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to work well in remote sessions, helping people manage panic attacks, reduce avoidance, and build steady coping habits.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on small steps, clear goals, and teaching tools people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of professional experience working in mental health settings and supporting people with mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only according to the profile information.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.