Stephanie Bigham, LCSW
Narrative-minded LCSW using mindfulness and ACT
Details
| Name | Stephanie Bigham |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Stephanie
Stephanie Bigham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 20 years of experience to online therapy. She uses a narrative-informed approach alongside mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help people make changes. Her style is practical and collaborative and she asks clients to be active partners in the work.
Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Education from the University of Florida. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Florida International University and is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in mental health clinics, hospitals including NICU settings, respite programs, classrooms, and independent practice. In sessions she helps people notice patterns in their thoughts and stories. That often starts with simple tracking of thoughts and feelings.
She pairs that with mindful awareness and acceptance so people can respond differently to stress, anxiety, depression, or conflict. Stephanie expects active participation. She collaborates on goals and often suggests short exercises or homework between sessions.
She also uses psychoeducation to explain coping techniques and to help people try new skills in daily life. Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, parenting and family conflict, relationship and divorce issues, grief and loss, self-confidence, career difficulties, and mood disorders. She also supports people managing trauma, ADHD, and the strains that come with caregiving or blended family situations.
Stephanie practices from North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. She draws on a broad career history and everyday experience as a parent and educator to meet people where they are.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Stephanie works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Stephanie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Stephanie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative, ACT, and mindfulness work online
Stephanie often combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people change unhelpful stories and respond differently to thoughts and feelings. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and invites new, more helpful narratives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on building psychological flexibility - noticing thoughts without getting ruled by them and choosing actions that match personal values. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together. Many people find that mixing narrative reflection, ACT exercises, and short mindfulness practices fits their needs and evolves over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging are handy for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while still using narrative and acceptance-based practices.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Stephanie focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, parenting issues, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, career problems, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends narrative thinking with mindfulness and acceptance-based cognitive techniques. She asks clients to notice their thoughts, try short exercises, and work collaboratively on goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience across clinics, hospital and NICU settings, respite programs, classrooms, and independent practice, plus experience as a parent and substitute teacher.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW, based in North Carolina and holds a Master of Social Work degree.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits a client's needs.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
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