Therapist profile
Stephanie Trahant, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Parenting
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- CBT approaches
- EMDR techniques
- Grief support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Trahant is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Virginia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, grief, stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Stephanie also addresses issues such as self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and coping with change.
She describes a practical style that often includes homework when it helps. She writes well and uses writing and short exercises to help people name feelings and track progress. She brings both direct conversation and gentle humor to sessions, and she may include reflections from faith when a client finds that helpful.
Stephanie blends methods rather than relying on a single model. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy informs her work on thinking patterns and behavior. She also uses elements of existential therapy to address meaning and life purpose. For trauma and distress she may integrate EMDR techniques as appropriate.
Clients can expect clear, straightforward sessions with concrete suggestions and occasional written exercises. She has experience supporting people through grief, caregiver stress, blended family issues, divorce and separation, cancer and hospice related concerns, and veteran and armed forces issues. Communication problems, control issues, guilt, shame, and isolation are also within her focus.
Her background includes a master’s degree from Colorado Christian University earned in 1998 and many years balancing counseling and family life while raising two daughters. Stephanie frames her role as part counselor, part coach, and part spiritual guide when clients welcome that perspective.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps and short exercises that you can practice between meetings.She also draws on Existential Therapy to talk about meaning, values, and life purpose. This approach helps when life changes, grief, or questions about direction feel overwhelming.
For trauma-related symptoms she may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing techniques.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss your goals, preferences, and the issues you bring and recommend what seems most useful. Plans can change as work progresses, and she often combines methods to fit what you need.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for written work between appointments. Many people find that using writing exercises, brief homework, and conversation over video or chat helps keep progress steady without large time commitments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Virginia
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, grief, stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style with clear suggestions and homework when helpful, plus writing exercises to clarify feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience and a master's degree from Colorado Christian University completed in 1998.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Virginia and is based in Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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