Stephanie Dixon

Stephanie Dixon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, adoption and foster care questions, relationship and parenting strain, and career concerns.

Her approach is warm and relational. She listens first and lets clients set the pace for sessions. When needed she will be direct and offer practical suggestions. She welcomes feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Stephanie blends Trauma-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and cognitive behavioral ideas to address patterns that keep people stuck. She uses client-centered and motivational methods to help people find goals that feel meaningful and realistic. Sessions focus on building safety, clearer relationships, and small steps that change daily life.

Over the years she has worked with adults, young adults, and people navigating adoption or criminal justice impacts. That background informs how she talks about attachment, trust, and recovery from past harm. Her experience also includes helping with addictions, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.

People can expect a straightforward, compassionate counselor who emphasizes real-world strategies. She encourages honest conversation about what is and isn't working so therapy can be adjusted. To begin, clients complete a short intake and then schedule sessions that fit their needs.

How Stephanie’s Approach Translates to Online Therapy

Stephanie uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people address symptoms linked to past harm, focusing on creating safety, processing difficult memories, and building coping tools that reduce distress day to day. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her work and looks at patterns in relationships, helping people understand and change how they connect with others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie will listen to a person’s goals and concerns, try different strategies, and adjust plans based on what the client finds helpful. She encourages honest feedback so the work stays aligned with the client’s needs and preferences.

Specific session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between obligations. It can also make it simpler to continue work while relocating or managing caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can adapt Trauma-Focused and attachment-based work to online sessions by focusing on grounding exercises, skill practice, and reflective conversation that support daily functioning.