Stephanie Maxwell
Evidence-based support for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
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About
Stephanie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience helping people navigate some of life’s hardest seasons. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ related concerns, offering steady support when things feel overwhelming or uncertain.
Her work draws from evidence-based therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes building psychological flexibility and taking values-driven steps even when difficult emotions show up. She also integrates trauma-focused strategies, along with mindfulness and body-based techniques, to support healing on more than one level.
Stephanie believes therapy is most effective when a person feels genuinely seen and accepted. She aims to offer an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about what they are carrying. Sessions are approached as a collaboration - clients bring their lived experience and insight, and she brings tools, perspective, and consistent encouragement. Whether someone is working through past experiences, exploring identity, managing complicated relationships, or trying to cope with everyday stress, she strives to meet each client with compassion, authenticity, and practical support.
Her work draws from evidence-based therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes building psychological flexibility and taking values-driven steps even when difficult emotions show up. She also integrates trauma-focused strategies, along with mindfulness and body-based techniques, to support healing on more than one level.
Stephanie believes therapy is most effective when a person feels genuinely seen and accepted. She aims to offer an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about what they are carrying. Sessions are approached as a collaboration - clients bring their lived experience and insight, and she brings tools, perspective, and consistent encouragement. Whether someone is working through past experiences, exploring identity, managing complicated relationships, or trying to cope with everyday stress, she strives to meet each client with compassion, authenticity, and practical support.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC019622
- NPI Number: 1104663293
- License: LPC (Pennsylvania)
Therapy Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Stephanie Maxwell integrates evidence-based approaches that can be thoughtfully adapted to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, and depression by building practical skills for noticing patterns and trying new responses in daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult thoughts or emotions while moving toward what matters most. This approach can be useful when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of avoidance, and wants to take values-based steps forward even when life feels hard.
She also draws from attachment-based work, which explores how early relationship experiences can shape current connection, trust, and emotional needs. For clients navigating relationship concerns or the impact of trauma, this can offer a clearer understanding of patterns and new ways to relate to others and to themselves.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Stephanie treats that as a collaborative conversation. Together, therapist and client can identify goals, preferences, and what feels most supportive over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels.
How much experience does Stephanie Maxwell have?
Stephanie Maxwell has 12 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Is Stephanie Maxwell a licensed therapist?
Yes. Stephanie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her Pennsylvania license is PA LPC PC019622.
In which languages does Stephanie Maxwell provide therapy?
Stephanie Maxwell provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephanie Maxwell located?
Stephanie Maxwell is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Stephanie Maxwell as my therapist?
You can work with Stephanie Maxwell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.
Does Stephanie Maxwell work with international clients?
No. Stephanie Maxwell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie Maxwell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.