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LCMFT, LMFT

Stephanie Risinger, LCMFT, LMFT

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationKansas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Risinger is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT, LMFT) who brings 13 years of clinical experience to work with adults facing a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical skills and compassion in helping people navigate life transitions, cope with compassion fatigue, and address issues such as eating concerns, self-esteem, career stress, and bipolar mood challenges. Stephanie's training in marriage and family therapy gives her a systems-oriented perspective while most of her practice focuses on individual care.

She integrates evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness techniques to help clients build awareness, clarify values, and develop concrete coping strategies. Her background also includes work around fertility and pregnancy-related mood challenges, postpartum depression, family of origin concerns, communication patterns, and feelings of isolation or shame.

Stephanie completed a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and spent five years as an adjunct psychology professor at the same school. She has presented at community events, organizational trainings, and retreats and meets with clients remotely from her Kansas practice.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take values-driven action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes by shifting attention from symptom avoidance to meaningful living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often applied for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms. Mindfulness therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and emotions, which supports emotional regulation and reduces reactivity.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches best fit their goals, preferences, and daily life demands, adapting techniques over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and practice skills between appointments with support from licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and life transition issues, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What therapeutic style and approaches does she use?
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to build awareness, identify values, and create practical coping skills.
What is her professional background and experience?
Stephanie has 13 years of clinical experience, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, and five years teaching as an adjunct professor of psychology.
Where is she licensed to practice and where is she located?
She holds KS LCMFT LCMFT 2910 and MO LMFT 2022004941 licenses and practices from Kansas.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are session fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Missouri

Languages

English

What Stephanie can help with

Stephanie Risinger works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

Stephanie works with individuals.

How Stephanie approaches therapy

Stephanie's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Stephanie is an LCMFT practicing in Kansas, with 13 years of clinical experience.