Dr. Stephanie Ferguson, LPCC

Dr. Stephanie Ferguson is an LPCC practicing in New Mexico. She brings six years of clinical experience and a long background in education to her counseling work. She focuses on helping people notice their strengths and take small, practical steps toward change. Many people come to her for help with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, relationships, and big life transitions such as career change or separation.

Before becoming a counselor she spent about 30 years working in education. That experience shapes how she supports clients - with patience, direct feedback, and a focus on learning new skills. She also has lived in many parts of the country as a military spouse and often draws on that perspective when someone faces frequent moves or shifting roles.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She aims to build an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment. She uses an eclectic mix of approaches and tailors sessions to each person’s needs and goals.

Typical work includes identifying strengths, setting simple goals, and practicing tools between sessions. She helps people tackle specific problems like sleep, eating concerns, or substance use, and broader struggles such as grief, shame, or a sense of emptiness. The focus is on practical steps clients can try in everyday life.

If someone is ready to make a change, she offers supportive guidance and collaborative planning. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether they want focused coaching-style work or a longer therapy process before scheduling.

How her approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on what matters most to them. It often involves practicing small actions that line up with personal values rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small experiments to change behaviors and mood. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients can find their own solutions at their own pace.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. She will discuss these methods and help clients pick techniques that match their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.

Confirm current online session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, allow shorter check-in appointments when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help keep continuity when moving or juggling work and family demands. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor exercises, homework, and pacing to work well in a virtual setting.