Stephanie MacMurtrie, LPC
Supportive counselor for everyday parenting challenges
Book with Stephanie- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Stephanie
Stephanie MacMurtrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and career worries. She focuses on practical support and clear conversations. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, aimed at helping people take the next step when life feels overwhelming.
Stephanie adapts sessions to each person's needs. She builds an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Background and approach
Conversations are guided by what matters most to the client, not by a one-size-fits-all plan. Her work often centers on skills for coping with anxiety and stress. She also supports people facing family conflict, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
Sessions may include strategies to boost motivation and confidence for daily life. Stephanie uses a mix of tools drawn from several therapy approaches. She prefers techniques that are straightforward and actionable, such as setting small goals, practicing mindful awareness, and trying new ways of thinking about problems.
The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Beginning therapy can feel hard, and Stephanie aims to make that start easier. She will listen, help clarify priorities, and co-create a plan you can use between sessions.
Her style is warm and practical, focused on real changes that fit your life.
What Stephanie works with
Everything Stephanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Stephanie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
Approaches Stephanie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Stephanie often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete skills to change behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that suit the client's situation and adjust the plan over time based on what is working.
Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day and try different formats to see what helps most.
Questions people ask about Stephanie
What kinds of concerns does Stephanie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career difficulties, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate with a focus on practical steps. Sessions aim to be open, nonjudgmental, and tailored to each person's needs.
What background and experience does she have?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with seven years of experience working with people on stress, motivation, confidence, and family conflicts.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Pennsylvania LPC credential and is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost and what is the payment model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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