Stephanie Keeler, LCSW

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use day to day. One commonly used approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses to reduce anxiety and stress. This method is useful for generalized worry, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.

Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations and building tolerance to uncomfortable feelings. That method is often helpful for social anxiety, specific fears, and trauma-related avoidance. Both approaches are taught in straightforward steps and practiced during sessions so they can be applied between meetings.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and pace. She adjusts methods as progress is made and invites feedback to keep the plan practical and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when useful, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or parenting responsibilities while keeping the focus on steady progress.