- Acceptance-based techniques
- Mindfulness focus
- Collaborative homework
About Stephanie
Stephanie Bigham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 20 years of experience to therapy. She uses practical, acceptance-based cognitive behavioral approaches to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Stephanie writes plainly and asks clients to try small, doable steps between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and clear, actionable feedback.
Stephanie studied sociology and earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Florida, then completed a Master of Social Work at Florida International University. She holds an LCSW in North Carolina and is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. Her work history includes a mental health clinic for people with developmental delays, hospital and NICU settings, respite services, private practice, and classroom experience.
Her approach blends mindfulness, acceptance and behavior-focused techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without judgment. She often gives simple exercises to try between sessions and uses education to increase understanding of symptoms and responses. This makes day-to-day coping more manageable for many clients.
Stephanie also brings practical life experience to sessions, including time as a full-time parent and as a substitute teacher for elementary grades. That background informs how she helps people with parenting, blended family stress, caregiver strain, and adoption and foster care-related concerns.
People typically work with her on issues like family conflict, divorce and separation, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders. Her style is direct, down-to-earth, and focused on finding workable options, not on one single solution.
How Stephanie uses ACT, CBT, and DBT online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on valued actions rather than getting stuck. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to shift patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and mood symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with intense emotions, relationship conflict, and coping under pressure.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Stephanie will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the work stays useful and manageable for everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports consistent use of tools and homework between sessions, helping people practice skills learned during appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, bipolar and other mood disorders, and adoption and foster care related topics.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses an acceptance-based cognitive behavioral approach that includes mindfulness and practical exercises. Therapy tends to be collaborative and task-oriented with homework between sessions.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has two decades of experience in social work, including clinical, hospital, respite, school, and private practice settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and has a Master of Social Work degree.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
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 begin therapy with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.