- Skill focused
- Trauma informed
- Sleep support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Miller-Olsen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through stress, sleep problems, anxiety, and changes in mood. She aims to help clients find practical tools to reach goals and feel better in daily life.
Her approach centers on helping people understand what keeps problems going and testing small changes. Stephanie uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness. She tailors those methods to what each person needs and prefers.
Stephanie has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, addiction, bipolar disorder, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, panic, and grief. She also supports people facing parenting stress, relationship struggles, anger, and career challenges. Sleeping and rest difficulties are included among the issues she addresses.
She emphasizes hands-on skills people can use between sessions, such as breathing and grounding practices, thought tracking, and behavior experiments. Sessions look at patterns in thinking and behavior while also attending to emotions and relationships. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Stephanie notes she cannot provide documentation for legal or court proceedings. Sessions are offered in English and she works as a licensed professional in New York. Prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin the intake process.
How Stephanie blends therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist provides acceptance and reflection so clients can explore feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, mood problems, and sleep disruption. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, handling distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is tracked. That process usually combines active skill practice, check-ins about what helps, and gentle shifts when something isn't working.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain regular practice of skills between meetings and support better sleep and daily routines without major disruption to work or family life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, sleeping difficulties, relationship and parenting concerns, and many mood and behavior issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness techniques to build skills and reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience in the mental health field working with a broad range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I attend sessions from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.