Stephanie E Rettig, LPC

Stephanie E Rettig is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She welcomes conversations about relationship strain, grief, career concerns, and struggles with focus or addictions. Stephanie writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.

She focuses on building a trusting relationship first. That relationship becomes the basis for noticing patterns, trying small behavior changes, and testing new ways of responding to hard feelings. Sessions move at a practical pace with clear goals and regular check-ins to see what is working.

Stephanie uses a mix of approaches tailored to the individual. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods to match methods to needs. This lets her shift between skills training, values work, emotional processing, and supportive listening depending on the concern.

With ten years of experience as an LPC, she has worked with college-aged people during big life transitions and with adults facing chronic worry, mood shifts, or relationship issues. Her style is direct but warm, aiming to help people feel less stuck and more able to make changes they choose.

Sessions are scheduled Monday through Thursday in Central Time, and she keeps a smaller caseload to stay engaged with clients. People who prefer online or flexible formats can use different session types to fit their day and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Stephanie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in day-to-day life.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are difficult. ACT helps people build a meaningful life while learning to live with uncomfortable emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work through material face-to-face; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around school, work, or family life.