Stephanie MacMurtrie , LPC

Stephanie MacMurtrie is a Pennsylvania-licensed counselor who approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family conflicts, build motivation and self-esteem, and address career challenges. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals, emphasizing practical steps and emotional understanding.

She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly, and she works collaboratively with clients to identify what will be most helpful. Stephanie encourages small, achievable changes and supports clients through periods of transition and uncertainty. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and affirms each person’s decision to seek support.

With a focus on individualized care and clear communication, Stephanie aims to make therapy a constructive and empowering process. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are and partnering with them to develop skills and insights that support lasting progress.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Stephanie uses client-centered therapy to place each person’s experience at the heart of the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety, stress, and low mood. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple awareness practices that help people stay present and reduce reactivity, supporting emotional regulation and resilience.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts techniques as needed so the plan fits each individual. The aim is to find practical strategies that feel doable and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexibility to schedule sessions around busy lives and to connect from different locations using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that best matches one’s comfort and needs.