Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management, Grief, Career Counseling, Divorce
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Stephanie
Stephanie Kopecky is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas who has 16 years of experience helping individuals with emotional regulation, positive thinking, and insight into life’s issues.
Stephanie completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in General Studies in Psychology, Music, and Behavioral Science at Texas Tech University and her Master of Education (MEd) in both Community and School Counseling at the University of Texas-El Paso. Stephanie utilizes cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy to help her clients find healing, direction, and emotional relief.
Stephanie’s goal as a counselor is to help clients live their best life possible, to be authentic and to live a meaningful life. Her reputation as a counselor is that she is accepting, understanding and experienced, genuine, caring, and encouraging. Stephanie truly wants what is best for her clients and their loved ones.
"As a once first-generation college student from a low-income family, I understand overcoming adversity to achieve career and and life goals."
Get to know Stephanie
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
People have sought my advice, comfort and encouragement since I was a teen mentor.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Young adults, college students, mid-life.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Clients looking to live their best life.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
I am not judging you. I accept you. I am an encourager.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Teletherapy, flexibility, support.
What inspires you?
People who work hard to achieve their goals in life, despite adversity.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Honesty, support and acceptance.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want the individual to feel heard and understood.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Ballroom dancing, yoga, dog rescue, enjoy my children.
What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
I truly love myself and aspire to be the best version of myself. I am genuinely happy!
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 14 years
- Graduating institute
- University of Texas at El Paso
- Graduating degree
- Master's in Community and School Counseling
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