Stephanie Bigham, LCSW

Stephanie Bigham uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Stephanie writes plainly and asks clients to take an active role in the work. Her straightforward approach aims to make problems feel more manageable.

Stephanie trained at the University of Florida and completed a Master of Social Work at Florida International University. She has practiced for 20 years across many settings including hospital and NICU care, a mental health clinic for people with developmental delays, respite services, private practice, and classrooms. That range gives her a broad view of everyday stressors and family life.

Her method blends cognitive behavioral therapy with acceptance and mindfulness ideas. She helps people notice their thoughts and track patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Sessions include practical homework and skills practice to support change between meetings.

Stephanie also uses dialectical and narrative ideas when useful, and she offers psychoeducation to increase awareness about symptoms and coping strategies. She often works on relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief and loss, career stress, and motivation or self-confidence.

Clients can expect a collaborative plan that matches goals and life circumstances. Stephanie emphasizes resilience and small, steady steps. She encourages people to try different approaches when one idea doesn’t fit, and she frames therapy as a shared process of discovery and problem solving.

How Stephanie’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Stephanie commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Sessions often involve clear goals and practical exercises to try between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another part of her work; it helps people notice difficult feelings without fighting them and commit to actions that fit their values. That approach can reduce struggle around things that cannot be controlled.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Stephanie works with each person to decide which tools fit their goals and life situation. She explains methods in simple terms and adjusts plans based on how a client responds, so the work stays practical and focused on real-life change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skills demonstrations. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, need frequent brief touchpoints, or want to work through thoughts in the moment. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.