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- stress and anxiety
- self esteem support
- coping with change
About Stephanie
LCSW in Montana with three years of clinical experience, Stephanie Whalen focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and coping with life changes. She identifies clients as the experts in their own stories and works alongside them to build on existing strengths.
Stephanie uses straightforward conversation to help people untangle what feels overwhelming. She listens for practical patterns and helps clients try small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions emphasize clear steps rather than abstract explanations.
When relationship strain or communication problems come up, she helps people sort what matters most and practice ways of speaking that are more likely to be heard. For stress and anxiety, she looks for habits that keep worries active and helps replace them with manageable routines.
With depression and low self-esteem, Stephanie starts by finding small tasks a person can complete to rebuild confidence. For major life changes and trauma, she respects the pace the client sets and focuses on coping skills that reduce immediate distress.
Her approach is collaborative. She asks questions, offers observations, and suggests options. Clients help choose which ideas to try between sessions. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so people can see what helps.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear strategies and practical skills. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and trying alternative actions to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with daily worries and tasks that feel hard to start. Another approach centers on building coping skills for stress and life transitions, teaching short routines and grounding steps that reduce immediate distress and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist reviews your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggests methods to try. Clients and the therapist check progress together and adjust the plan if a different technique seems more useful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. Remote work also allows briefer check-ins when that suits a client's needs, or longer sessions when more time is helpful. The focus is on methods and routines that can be used in everyday life, with the therapist helping adapt techniques to a person's schedule and circumstances.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and adjusting to life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She asks questions, notes patterns, and suggests small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with clients on the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and is based in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are available for appointments.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.