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Stephanie Gore

Stephanie Gore, LPC

Therapist in South Carolina

Practical, values-focused counseling for life challenges

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Values based work

About Stephanie

Stephanie Gore is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles in everyday life. Her work often includes support around relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and trauma and abuse. She brings four years of clinical experience to each session and aims to make therapy practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on clearer communication, identifying values, and small, doable steps toward change. Stephanie uses evidence-based methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different approaches. Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then helps clients set realistic goals they feel ready to pursue. People who come to her often want a calm space to sort through emotional pain and build better day-to-day habits. Stephanie integrates tools that support self-awareness and coping. That can include mindfulness practices, tracking thoughts and behaviors, and identifying personal values to guide decisions. She also works with motivation and life story to help people find new directions. She is informed by culturally responsive care and pays attention to each person’s background and identity. This includes support for LGBT concerns and multicultural issues. For readers in South Carolina, Stephanie offers counseling rooted in respect and practical problem solving.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking small committed actions that match those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions about work or relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a therapist follows the client's lead and helps them make sense of their own experience. This approach is useful when someone needs listening and reflective feedback to regain direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits. It often helps with anxiety, panic, and mood-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels doable. That collaboration may mean mixing techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed explicitly here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins easier to schedule. Online sessions can support consistent practice of skills like mindfulness and behavioral experiments while keeping therapy focused on real-life situations and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly help with?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and related issues such as social anxiety and panic.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor in clinical settings and private practice environments.

Where is she licensed and based?

She practices in South Carolina and holds the LPC credential listed as SC LPC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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