Stephanie Knauer , LPC

Stephanie Knauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience. As an LPC she holds a professional counseling credential that indicates specialized graduate training and supervised clinical practice in mental health care. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2016 from Shippensburg University and continued at Shippensburg to complete a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018.

Her background includes work across multiple treatment settings, including inpatient behavioral health care for teens and adults in psychiatric inpatient units as well as both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse counseling. Over the years she has developed experience addressing a wide range of concerns - from stress, anxiety, and depression to addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, and challenges related to identity and intimacy.

Clinically she draws on a mix of approaches, often gravitating toward cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies alongside solution-focused techniques, and she also incorporates holistic perspectives on health and wellbeing. Stephanie maintains a particular interest in supporting athletes with performance anxiety and helping clients navigate complex issues such as attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and co-occurring conditions, always tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Approaches for Online Therapy and What to Expect

Stephanie uses approaches that translate well to online work and that help people build practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching concrete coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and chronic stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating formed in early life and helps clients develop stronger, more secure connections in current relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels relevant and manageable. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to prioritize.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how therapy is delivered, with options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain regular contact between appointments, and access licensed professionals from different locations, supporting continuity of care and consistent progress.