- Acceptance oriented
- Mindfulness practice
- Practical skills
About Stephanie
Stephanie Bigham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from North Carolina. She takes an acceptance and mindfulness-based approach paired with cognitive behavioral methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, with an emphasis on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
Stephanie trained at the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree and earned a Master of Social Work from Florida International University. Her career spans many settings, including a mental health clinic for people with developmental delays, a hospital NICU, respite programs, private practice, and classroom work. She also served as a stay-at-home parent and substitute teacher for elementary grades, which shaped her practical perspective.
In sessions she helps people notice thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a straightforward, nonjudgmental way. She blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to build resilience. Clients can expect active work in sessions and occasional homework to practice new skills.
Stephanie draws on a psycho-educational approach at times, offering information that supports awareness and coping. Her areas of focus include parenting concerns, family conflict, divorce and relationship issues, grief and loss, and career or coaching needs. She also addresses trauma, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and mood disorders.
With two decades of experience, Stephanie encourages persistence and curiosity when facing life changes. She aims to help clients find practical solutions and to keep trying different approaches until something fits.
How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and learning what matters most, so people can take actions that match their values even when feelings are strong. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may shift as needs change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting care into a busy life, reducing travel time, and checking in from work breaks or between errands. Online sessions can make it easier to practice mindfulness, homework tasks, and skills-building without rearranging an entire day.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, parenting concerns, grief and loss, career questions, trauma and mood disorders among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends acceptance and mindfulness with cognitive behavioral techniques and practical skills. Sessions are collaborative and often include homework to practice new strategies between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has about 20 years of experience across clinics, hospitals, respite programs, private practice, and educational settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.