Dr. Stephanie Ferguson, LPCC
New Mexico · 6 years in practice
Dr. Stephanie Ferguson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico.
License and registration
- LPCC, New Mexico
- CTB-2023-0339 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1952953705 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie Ferguson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico. She brings six years of clinical experience and a long history in education to her counseling work.
She focuses on helping people identify strengths and take practical steps forward. Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Before shifting into clinical counseling, she spent three decades in education.
That background shaped her interest in coaching, motivation, and career concerns.
Background and approach
Since earning her clinical degree she has offered mental health support in a rural community setting. Her sessions are collaborative. She listens first, then helps people set realistic goals.
She draws on several approaches including Existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods to match strategies to each person. Common areas she helps with include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and struggles with self-esteem and body image. She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
Therapy usually focuses on small, usable changes people can make between sessions. She works with clients to build routines, strengthen coping skills, and clarify values. Progress is paced to the client’s needs and life situation.
Dr. Ferguson aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly. She emphasizes practical steps and steady support for those ready to try something different.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Stephanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Stephanie names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Existential therapy helps people name what matters most to them and find meaning during difficult life shifts. It often focuses on big questions about purpose, responsibility, and how to live in line with personal values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take small committed actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, respectful relationship where the therapist listens carefully and supports the client's own problem-solving and growth.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different strategies, and adjust based on what helps. Many people find a mix of approaches works best, and methods can shift as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer, face-to-face conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can provide short, regular support between sessions or a brief way to share updates. These formats help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain steady momentum toward their goals.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, body image, and related concerns like attachment and abandonment.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then combines practical skill-building with values-based conversation to match each person's needs.
What background and experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical counseling experience and spent about 30 years working in education before earning her clinical degree.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a New Mexico licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
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