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Stephanie Miller-Olsen

Stephanie Miller-Olsen

LMHC

New York

Helping people meet goals with practical tools

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 004649
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational approach
    • Tool-based therapy
    • English only

    About Stephanie

    Stephanie Miller-Olsen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and other concerns in a calm, respectful space. Stephanie uses a practical, goal-minded approach to help people find tools that fit their lives.

    She often starts by listening closely to what matters most to each person. That helps shape a plan that feels realistic and doable. Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, trauma and abuse, attention differences, substance use, and relationship or parenting stress.

    Stephanie draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change through the client’s own goals and strengths. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person’s experience, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. These approaches are used in straightforward, practical ways during sessions.

    Sessions emphasize small, actionable steps and tool-building. Stephanie is open to brief messages between sessions when those messages support scheduled therapy time. She does not provide documentation for court or legal proceedings.

    People looking to begin typically complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Stephanie works in English and provides care from New York.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

    Stephanie commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and find internal reasons to change; this approach works well for goals like reducing substance use, improving sleep, or building healthier habits. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience so they feel heard and supported. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors that can ease anxiety and depression.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend one or more approaches to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people choose appointments that match their daily routine. Licensed professionals can also support skill-building with homework and brief between-session messaging when that supports regular session time.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomania

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does she help with?

    She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, sleep problems, and mood disorders.

    What is her general therapy style?

    She blends motivational techniques, client-centered listening, and practical cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people set goals and take small steps toward change.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field with adults and children on a variety of concerns.

    What are her credentials and location?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the US work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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