Stephanie Fuertes, LMHC

Stephanie Fuertes is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief, trauma, addiction, and changes like separation or career shifts. Her manner is warm, direct, and non-judgmental. She listens first and helps people figure out the next practical steps.

Stephanie favors a client-centered approach that treats each person as the expert on their own life. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Mindfulness techniques to build present-moment awareness. In sessions she balances empathy with straightforward feedback so people can see what is working and what to change.

With six years of clinical experience, she has supported adults through major life transitions, family conflict, chronic stress, and recovery from trauma and abuse. She also addresses concerns such as intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, caregiver stress, and codependency. Work in therapy tends to combine short-term problem solving with deeper exploration of attachment and family of origin patterns.

Stephanie offers counseling in English and Spanish. Her approach is collaborative: she helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress together. She invites people to speak openly about what they want from therapy and to adjust the plan as needs change.

If someone is considering beginning therapy, Stephanie encourages a simple, step-by-step start focused on what feels most helpful right now.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so the person feels heard and can choose their own goals. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to make decisions or cope with strong emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and rebuilding routines after big life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with stress, anger, and staying steady through difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust the plan together if something is not working. Collaboration shapes what happens in sessions rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone choose an appointment that better fits a work break or caregiving schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered work to an online setting to focus on clear goals and steady progress.