- stress and anxiety
- guilt and shame
- communication help
About Stephanie
Stephanie Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 17 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Stephanie also focuses on issues like abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels heavy. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Stephanie aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to practice different ways of responding to them.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in community settings and one-on-one care. That history informs a style that balances listening with concrete suggestions. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and panic symptoms as well as relationship patterns.
When someone brings guilt or shame, Stephanie helps them look at how those feelings show up in daily life. She pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and the choices they hesitate to make. The work often involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors in small steps.
People who prefer a direct, practical approach tend to fit well with her style. Stephanie supports people as they practice clearer communication, manage anxiety and navigate work or money stress. If you want to learn how feelings of guilt or shame affect your decisions, she can help you examine those patterns and try different responses.
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, focusing on approaches that help clarify thoughts and change unhelpful habits. One common method involves identifying and challenging distorted thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and persistent negative self-judgments; this helps when guilt or shame keeps replaying in the mind.Another approach focuses on behavioral experiments and small action steps. That looks like setting a short goal, trying it between sessions, and reviewing what happened. This helps with avoidance, panic symptoms, and confidence in handling real-life situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in on what helps and adjusting the plan as the work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises to work over video or phone, depending on what suits the person and the technical setup.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, depression, and life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people identify how guilt and shame appear in thoughts and behavior and then practices different ways of responding. The work combines talking through those feelings with concrete steps to test new responses.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and one-on-one care.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW credential in Louisiana and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.