Stephanie Crume, LPC

Stephanie Crume is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 13 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and career concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and challenges tied to parenting and family conflict.

Stephanie believes each person knows their story best and brings strengths into therapy. She works together with clients to set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and check what is or isn’t helping.

Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and clarify personal values. She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to explore how early relationships affect current patterns. When needed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced for emotion regulation and coping.

In sessions, Stephanie aims for straightforward conversation and useful tools. She helps people recognize patterns, practice new skills, and make small changes that add up over time. The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs.

People who reach out can expect clear options for next steps. Stephanie assists with planning those steps and offers regular check-ins on progress. Her style is direct, supportive, and focused on real-life change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Stephanie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve setting concrete goals, practicing skills in real life, and reviewing progress together. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another frequent approach; ACT helps people clarify what matters most and take committed action even when uncomfortable feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, past experiences, and what methods feel most useful. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, attachment-based ideas, or a blend will best support the work ahead.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can be shorter or fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use written communication when that feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.