Stephanie Speller-Henderson, LCMHC

Stephanie Speller-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her approach is direct and practical, focused on helping clients set and reach clear goals.

She brings 19 years of experience in counseling across hospitals, community centers, schools, churches, and private practice. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Hood Theological Seminary. She has also led education on compassion for people living with HIV and AIDS.

In sessions she blends approaches to fit each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a regular part of her work and is used to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered listening and narrative techniques to help people tell and rework their stories.

Practical tools are a hallmark of her style. She uses exercises like cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, role play, and task assignments to build new habits. Clients collaborate on treatment goals and choose steps that fit their daily life.

Stephanie pays attention to how family history and relationships shape current struggles. She addresses attachment issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, workplace strain, grief, guilt and shame, and concerns related to end-of-life care and HIV/AIDS. Her work aims to turn insight into manageable steps for change.

How Stephanie Blends Talk Therapy and Practical Skills Online

Stephanie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT includes clear exercises such as cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, and role play to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that cause distress.

She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and the client’s perspective. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals that matter to them. Narrative therapy is used to examine personal stories and reframe experiences that have been limiting, which can be useful for relationship, identity, and trauma-related concerns.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and actionable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and exercises that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework review, or when someone needs flexible ways to stay connected between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using familiar CBT and client-centered tools.