Stephanie Bennett, LPC

Hi, I'm Stephanie — I'm Glad You're Here. Let's be honest — most people don't end up on a therapist's website because everything is going great. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I've worked with children, adults, and families in a variety of settings. Today, I focus on providing online therapy for adults through my private practice, Inner North Counseling. As someone who actively manages my own anxiety (because being a therapist doesn't make you immune!), I know firsthand how frustrating and exhausting it can be. But I also know that things can get better. Anxiety is part of being human, and while we may not be able to make it disappear completely, we can learn to relate to it differently so it doesn't feel quite so overwhelming or take up so much space in our lives. ✦ What Online Therapy With Me Looks Like ✦ I don't believe therapy has to look the same for everyone, or even the same from one session to the next. Sometimes our work may focus on practical tools to navigate anxiety, uncertainty, or everyday challenges. Other times, we may slow down and explore the emotions, beliefs, and experiences that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others. My approach is nonjudgmental, curious, and collaborative. I believe you're the expert on your own experiences, and my role isn't to tell you what your thoughts or feelings mean. Instead, we'll explore them together. I'll ask questions, share observations, and offer tools or strategies when helpful, while making room for new perspectives and deeper understanding. The goal isn't to eliminate every uncomfortable thought or feeling or become a different person. It's to help you develop a different relationship with yourself and create more flexibility in how you respond to life's challenges. ✦ We Might Be a Good Fit If... ✦ → Your mind feels constantly busy with overthinking, worry, or trying to figure things out. → You find yourself questioning your decisions, seeking reassurance, or struggling to trust your own judgment. → You put a lot of pressure on yourself, struggle with boundaries, or feel responsible for how other people feel. → You notice yourself repeating relationship patterns, even when you recognize that they aren't working for you. → Past experiences continue to affect how you see yourself, relate to others, or respond to difficult situations. → You've done a lot of reflecting and understand some of your patterns, but still feel stuck when it comes to changing them. ✦ The Heart of My Approach ✦ Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is my approach. I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on your individual needs, experiences, and goals. My work incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, exposure-based interventions, and relational and experiential approaches. Together, we can explore what feels most helpful, whether that involves developing practical tools, processing difficult experiences, or gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. You don't have to know what kind of therapy you need before getting started. That's something we can figure out together. ✦ Getting Started ✦ If any of this resonates with you, I'd be happy to connect. You can reach out through the contact form at the top of this page, share a little about what brings you to therapy, and I'll follow up within 48–72 hours with next steps.