Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 37 ratings

Stephanie Billman

LMHC, 28 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida. My experience includes working with adolescents, adults, couples and families with various psychiatric needs to include: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, self esteem and co-occurring disorders. I utilize different therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy , CBT, TF-CBT, Christian counseling, art therapy, mindfulness techniques and guided imagery. My experience includes private practice, public speaking, adjunct professor and working for 3 psychiatric hospitals, both in Arizona and Florida. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with individuals who trust me with their story, and am dedicated to be a part of your mental health journey to recovery.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first session is definately the time to begin telling your story to see if we're a good fit for each other. I want to meet you where you're at and learn what your treatment goals are. The first session I will ask questions not only about you, but your interpersonal experiences growing up. I call this part, "exploring your family of origin." In knowing these parts of your story, I generally find similarities in who influenced you in your life, feelings and thoughts, and your general outlook on life.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I absolutely love what I do and have empathy and compassion for each and every one of those individuals that choose this journey. I never take for granted this is your safe space to be vulnerable and express any thoughts and feelings you are having. I want my clients to feel heard and have the freedom to express themselves. I am a good listener and no story needs to be minimized or ignored.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have been working for 28 years as a trauma specialist and have found great fulfillment in working with clients who have a history of abuse and trauma. The work has been humbling and I'm always in awe that people can be so resilient in spite of such tragedies. I also specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and have found this to be a valuable treatment for military trauma, victims of crime and traumatic experiences associated with these individuals.

Specialties

Top specialties

Military/VeteransTrauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

This therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by helping individuals identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs related to a traumatic event. The treatment ultimately leads to a more balanced and accurate understanding of the trauma while healing the memories and the associated feelings.

EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. This type of therapy aims to help individuals process and reduce the distress associated with traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation of the brain using eye movements while focusing on disturbing memories and beliefs. I have been using EMDR in my practice for 24 years and found it to be beneficial for individuals experiencing grief and loss as well as military and personal trauma.

Eclectic

I often practice using an eclectic style, as this therapeutic process is tailored to the needs of the client and determines which treatment types will be most helpful for that person. This model is not restricted to a one-size-fits-all modality and is not looking for universal behavior patterns. Instead, it gathers very specific information from the patient, then matches the form of treatment to the individual that will be utilized by the therapist.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 37 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

August 13, 2025

I was referred to Stephanie due to my needs of someone mature, skilled in Trauma and many years in the field of helping people recover from trauma and get their life back

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Stephanie

August 4, 2025

I’ve only had four sessions with Stephanie so far, but she has already been such a blessing! She’s encouraging and perceptive, and her thoughtful questions and affirming words have been both insightful and uplifting. I’m so grateful to have found her and wholeheartedly recommend her support services!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Stephanie

August 3, 2025

Ms. Billman listened well , from a" human perspective , not strictly clinical, nor " half-hearted. She did not give me reason for concern over her qualifications. After our initial technical difficulties with connecting , we finally were able to introduce ourselves and begin our communications. My impressions so far are exemplary to what I've experienced before. I feel it will remain so.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Stephanie