- Mindful acceptance
- Sleep and rest
- Practical homework
About Stephanie
Stephanie Bigham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. She combines acceptance and mindfulness strategies with cognitive behavioral ideas to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and sleep concerns. Stephanie invites practical steps and steady effort rather than quick fixes, and she asks clients to take part actively in the work.
She trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Florida and earned a Master of Social Work from Florida International University. Stephanie has a broad background that includes hospital and NICU work, a mental health clinic for people with developmental differences, respite services, classroom teaching, and private practice. That variety shapes her flexible, real-world approach to problems.
In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and to build small changes that add up. Stephanie often assigns short exercises between meetings so people can try new skills in daily life. She uses plain language and focuses on practical steps for better sleep, calmer reactions, and steadier mood.
Her method blends mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive work to support clearer thinking and greater resilience. She also uses narrative ideas to help people make sense of life changes and relationship stress. Stephanie emphasizes collaboration and invites clients to test what feels most helpful.
Parents and caregivers may find her background familiar, since she has experience in school settings and as a stay-at-home parent. For those juggling work, family, and health, she aims to create doable strategies that fit everyday routines.
How ACT, CBT, and DBT work for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior, so they can focus on chosen values and steady routines that support sleep and daily functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought patterns and habits by teaching clear techniques for changing thinking and behavior, which can directly help with insomnia and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance, useful when worry or anger interferes with rest and relationships.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each client to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and current problems. That collaboration may include trying a technique for several weeks and adjusting based on what helps.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people practice skills from their everyday setting. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or alternatives to video when bandwidth is limited. Discuss format options during the match step to choose what fits best.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, relationship and family conflict, parenting challenges, self-esteem, anger, career issues, bipolar and ADHD related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends mindfulness and acceptance with cognitive behavioral techniques and practical homework. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and trying small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience across hospitals, clinics, classrooms, respite programs, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.