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Stephanie Bigham, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Stephanie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Stephanie. View 44 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

Excellent

Reviewed November 2024

I’ve only had a few sessions with Stephanie but feel like I’ve known her for years. She has made me feel so heard and understood. I’m extremely pleased with her way of speaking and handling conflict

Reviewed September 2024

More about Stephanie

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

It is often said that courage is found in unlikely places. Welcome to Better Help! I applaud your courage today! I know that this approach is quite different from a traditional in person therapy setting. I frequently tell the individuals that I work with that if "Plan A" doesn't work to just remember that the alphabet has 25 more letters! In other words, don't ever stop seeking life changes or asking for HELP when needed. There is often more than one solution to a problem and it is all about collaboration with that "just right" professional. I'm sure you're wondering if this approach will be a good fit for you, too.

A little bit about me. My name is Stephanie Bigham. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the beautiful state of North Carolina. I grew up in Florida but have resided in N.C. for over 15 years. I attended the University of Florida (Go Gators!) where I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Sociology and Minors in Psychology / Education. I went on to receive my Master of Social Work Degree from Florida International University. I am also a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. I have worked in many settings including a mental health clinic for individuals with developmental delays, a hospital / NICU, a respite program, a private practice office and a classroom. I have been a full time "stay at home mom" and also worked as a substitute teacher for grades K-5. My perspective is unique in that my career path has expanded outside of the traditional Mental Health pathway.

I use a mindfulness/ acceptance based cognitive behavioral therapy approach to treatment in order to guide individuals to become more self- aware and resilient. I help individuals to notice their thoughts, feelings and attitudes in a direct but nonjudgmental way. By tracking and noticing dysfunctional thoughts one may obtain relief from feelings of stress, anxiety, depression or conflict by developing acceptance of what cannot be controlled. I require active participation as well as collaboration and often give homework to explore between sessions. I also take a psycho-educational approach to treatment as information also leads to awareness and helps individuals learn better techniques for coping with stressful life situations.

My specific areas of expertise include: Stress/Anxiety, Parenting Issues, Family Conflict, Relationship / Divorce Issues, Motivation/ Self-confidence, Coping with life changes, Depression and Grief /loss. I also work with individuals experiencing career difficulties or seeking Professional Coaching.

I leave you with one final quote from the great Vince Lombardi, "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up!" I look forward to working together with you on this journey of introspection, growth and change.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Adoption and foster care Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Stephanie Bigham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942851811.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C005409 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
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There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Stephanie Bigham

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

44 reviews

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Excellent

Reviewed November 2024

I’ve only had a few sessions with Stephanie but feel like I’ve known her for years. She has made me feel so heard and understood. I’m extremely pleased with her way of speaking and handling conflict

Reviewed September 2024

Great

Reviewed January 2024

Stephanie was a life line I needed. I don't know where I would be without her.

Reviewed November 2023

Stephanie is wonderful. She is kind, caring, and gentle in her approach but still holds you accountable to yourself. She follows up with her clients making you feel cared about and important in your darker times.

Reviewed July 2023

Stephanie has truly been a gift at just the time that I needed it most. She has been flexible to adapt her support to the things that are relevant at any given time. She is an empathetic listener but helps to challenge thought patterns that are not serving me. I look forward to our appointments and always leave feeling better than when I arrived (virtually), even when the content is heavy.

Reviewed March 2023

Stephanie is wonderful. Very kind, compassionate and helpful.

Reviewed February 2023

She’s one of the best therapists I’ve had I a long time! She gives me practical advice and listens with compassion and understanding.

Reviewed July 2022

Stephanie has been wonderful at helping me through some crisis moments and allowing me both space to process my own needs but also guiding where it was needed. She’s an excellent therapist and I would recommend her to anyone looking on this platform.

Reviewed June 2022

Stephanie has helped through a marital crisis and is greatly helping me better understand myself and how to change some behaviors that I need help with. She has been the very best therapist I have ever had and there have been several in the last 30 years. I cannot recommend her enough.

Reviewed April 2022

Excellent

Reviewed March 2022

Stephanie has been a lifeline for me for the past two years. She has helped me more than I could have imagined. When I first started seeing her, I was at a low point and terribly confused about my situation. She helped me build my confidence, learn how to stay present minded, and accept myself. I'm definitely still a work in progress, but I have made huge strides thanks to her. I'm so grateful that BetterHelp connected her with me because she is exactly the voice of reason that I need. She's empathetic, understanding and pushes me in the right direction. I love how she has a great sense of humor too! I have been in therapy before and the experience was not a good one, so I was apprehensive to try again. But, holy cow, did I hit the "therapy lottery" with her. My life has improved/changed so much and for the better since I started seeing her. I appreciate her knowledge and insight dearly. If I were to see her in real life, I would give her the biggest hug ever. 10/10 for Stephanie Bigham.

Reviewed March 2022

I enjoy talking with Stephanie. She is easy to talk to and helps give me direction in life

Reviewed February 2022

So far Stephanie has validated my experience. I appreciate her attention to detail as there have been times when I've been so caught up in the facets of my own story, I've forgotten why I was bringing specific things up. Stephanie is able to bring you right back to the core of the problem and recalls why you're speaking even amongst all the minute details that may overwhelm you!

Reviewed December 2021

Stephanie is great at listening and offering suggestions that work and help me overcome whatever it is I am needing at the time. She is understanding, non-judge mental and I always feel comfortable talking to her. She truly cares about helping her clients.

Reviewed November 2021

Stephanie has helped me so much through a very difficult time. I have begun the journey to healing because of talking with her. I have already recommended better help and Stephanie to others.

Reviewed November 2021

Stephanie is a wonderful therapist. She is a great listener and really cares about my well being and helping me with my anxiety.

Reviewed September 2021

Stephanie is very helpful. She listens to what you are saying and picks up on things that need to be addressed. She helps guide you on the right path by helping you come to the right decisions by yourself. She has really helped me change the way I view situations.

Reviewed September 2021

Stephanie is great! In just my few short weeks of working with her so far, she has been so helpful. She listens, she’s non-judgmental, she helps you see things from a different perspective and gives you the tools and encouragement to put things into practice. She’s straightforward but compassionate. I look forward to more sessions with her!

Reviewed July 2021

Stephanie is so helpful in both talking with me about what I'm going through and also providing me with practical strategies and skills to use in everyday life.

Reviewed July 2021

Stephanie has been amazing to work with! She is very kind, caring, and easy to talk to. I highly recommend working with her!

Reviewed July 2021

Stephanie has been able to understand a rather complicated situation with ease. She is recalls things we have discussed. It is not necessary to go back and remind her of conversations we had or what we had talked about.

Reviewed June 2021

I've always had a keen sense of first impressions. When I first spoke with Melanie, via phone session, I immediately felt a

Reviewed May 2021

Stephanie was super helpful for me, she isn't judgemental and makes you feel heard. She is a very kind person that truly wants to help people.

Reviewed April 2021

I have been talking to Stephanie for a little over 2 weeks and one of the things that I love the most so far is that she empathizes with me and I FEEL HEARD. We have had 2 sessions so far and I am going to do my best to keep this commitment with her. I love that she tries her absolute best to accommodate with my work schedule and if she has cancellations She let’s me know. I love that so much. Communication is so important to me and I feel like she is in this with me 110%. I’m looking forward to continuing our sessions and seeing where this path takes us.

Reviewed April 2021

My favorite thing about Stephanie is she actively sets me up for success in addressing my mental health. I have specific goals that I came to her with and she has very gently steered toward correcting those issues and also learning so much about myself. It’s amazing. In 3-4 sessions I feel more progress than I ever have with a therapist before.

Reviewed November 2020

Stephanie is a great listener, extremely thoughtful and helpful! I’ve really appreciated our sessions.

Reviewed November 2020

She is well rounded and very respectful of my thoughts and needs.

Reviewed September 2020

She’s insightful, understanding, and listens well

Reviewed July 2020

Stephanie was a great help to me during a very stressful & difficult time in my life....coping with a separation & future divorce, loss of my job, and loss of my beloved best friend --- my pet. Stephanie was easy to talk to and was a great listener. She always provided sound advice & different ways for me to look at things-- putting them in perspective. I definitely recommend her!

Reviewed June 2020

She is very wonderful and has been helping me thru my problems. Highly recommend Stephanie!

Reviewed June 2020

Stephanie has been incredibly helpful to me during a tumultuous time in my life. She listens well and offers exercises and new perspectives. I'm incredibly thankful for our conversations.

Reviewed June 2020

Stephanie is a wonderful resource for me in my mental wellness work. She's great at keeping me accountable to have sessions AND to continually build off learnings I've accomplished about myself. She insightful, honest, and personable. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2020

Stephanie is very understanding and really helpful. She's very available and accommodating.

Reviewed June 2020

Stephanie has been a lifeline for me. She is genuinely interested in what is happening in my life and her perspective has been invaluable. She always finds a teachable moment, even if things are going really well at that time. She's really helping me look at situations with a clearer view through her insight. She is professional, kind and so thoughtful. I'm so glad I found her.

Reviewed June 2020

She is kind, thoughtful, and intelligent. I am better as a result of her incites.

Reviewed May 2020

Stephanie has been great so far. She listens and responds by summarizing your feelings so that you know she understands. She also makes you take a hard look at yourself.

Reviewed May 2020

Stephanie has been a wonderful counselor. She is able to pinpoint what I’m doing and help me adjust these habits in a clear, manageable way. Stephanie is prompt and keeps communication regular between appointments. I am very grateful for her help!

Reviewed April 2020

Stephanie Bigham was really great and had good insight for me and the issues I was experiencing.

Reviewed April 2020

Stephanie is such great support for me. She is a kind and mindful thought and accountability partner, and I have been benefiting greatly from my sessions with her for the past 3 months!

Reviewed February 2020

Stephanie is very helpful! I have been working with her for the past month, and she is helping me sort through a lot of difficult feelings. She is patient and has good ideas and suggestions.

Reviewed February 2020

Stephanie is courteous, professional, timely, and understanding. She always asks very good leading questions that help me work through my thoughts and emotions without influencing the end result. I can always count on her to be actively listening without fail and always ensures we've been able to fully explore the thoughts that are present before progressing the conversation. Absolutely the best therapist I've worked with so far.

Reviewed December 2019

She listens deeply to what I am saying and connects ideas so that I can see things in a different light. She has been so helpful. She used worksheets and assignments to help me along. I am thrilled with Stephanie.

Reviewed December 2019

Stephanie is a very well rounded counselor. Not over bearing and will listen and comprehend what you have to say.

Reviewed November 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stephanie Bigham offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Stephanie Bigham works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Stephanie Bigham speak?

Stephanie Bigham speaks English.

How many years of experience does Stephanie Bigham have?

Stephanie Bigham has 20 years of experience.

Where is Stephanie Bigham licensed to practice?

Stephanie Bigham is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Stephanie Bigham accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Stephanie Bigham does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Stephanie Bigham offer?

Stephanie Bigham offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Stephanie Bigham?

Stephanie Bigham can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Stephanie Bigham?

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