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Stephanie Haywood, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Stephanie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Stephanie. View 28 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Stephanie is great with understanding and providing faith based insight and encouragement! She has provided me tools to understanding and working through childhood traumas that surface in my adult years. She is so compassionate and is great at listening. Her encouragement for me to work through my pain is refreshing.

Reviewed January 2023

I appreciate God placing Stephanie in my life. God has used her in many ways beyond what I am able to put to words, but I know He has orchestrated her being here in this season of my life. Stephanie will listen. Stephanie will pray. Stephanie will share what she believes to be necessary to assist in identifying and clarifying matters that concern me. She does not profess to have all of the answers, however she will walk with one as one navigate his/her process. I appreciate her service and am very grateful to the Lord for all she has gained through time, study, and impartation from Him.

Reviewed Dec 2021

More about Stephanie

  • 21 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling. I have more than 20 years experience counseling individuals, couples and families. I enjoy working with people toward meeting their goals and working through their painful experiences. I find that most people don't seek help when they first need it because they believe they can "do it themselves". We live in a DIY (do it yourself) kind of society but I believe God never meant for any of us to go it alone. I am a Christian and God has gifted me to do this kind of work. He led me to become educated in the field but my relationship with Him is what ultimately helps others get through their problems.

It takes courage to take the first step in asking for help, so you should be proud of yourself. I don't believe it's an accident that you reached out for help and got me.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Family conflicts Depression Blended Family Issues Codependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Guilt and shame Impulsivity Narcissism Post-traumatic stress Smoking/Vaping Cessation Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Stephanie Haywood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710538368.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180-000667 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Stephanie Haywood

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

28 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Grateful Helped Helping Insightful Listens Thoughtful Understanding The best

Stephanie is great with understanding and providing faith based insight and encouragement! She has provided me tools to understanding and working through childhood traumas that surface in my adult years. She is so compassionate and is great at listening. Her encouragement for me to work through my pain is refreshing.

Reviewed January 2023

I appreciate God placing Stephanie in my life. God has used her in many ways beyond what I am able to put to words, but I know He has orchestrated her being here in this season of my life. Stephanie will listen. Stephanie will pray. Stephanie will share what she believes to be necessary to assist in identifying and clarifying matters that concern me. She does not profess to have all of the answers, however she will walk with one as one navigate his/her process. I appreciate her service and am very grateful to the Lord for all she has gained through time, study, and impartation from Him.

Reviewed Dec 2021

From the very first appointment Stephanie has been helping me gain the skills to overcome many deeply embedded struggles I have been fighting for years - I am so very grateful for Stephanie & her insight, compassion, knowledge, strength & of course her never ending faith, all of which she spreads to me in every interaction we have!

Reviewed Apr 2021

I’m by far satisfied with my counselor and the app

Reviewed February 2020

Stephanie is extremely patient and open to listen to my problems and very honest

Reviewed Jun 2018

Stephanie has helped me in so many ways. She’s been a huge blessing in my life and I’ve never experienced having a counselor as attentive as she was. She listened to all of my concerns and encouraged me in so many ways. Her advice really helped me in my spiritual life and I love that we had things in common. I would definitely recommend her to anyone! I believe she has a gift that God wants to use for his glory. Thank you Stephanie!

Reviewed Jun 2018

After some time being her client, I have enjoyed my sessions with Stephanie. She applies her best effort when exploring my concerns and seeks the best possible solution. I feel comfortable speaking to her about my issues and feel confident that she will continue granting me the best possible advice.

Reviewed May 2018

She definitely tries to understand her clients. Gives a comforting feeling of being someone who cares enough. I wish her the very best in life.

Reviewed May 2018

She's thorough. She listens and responds promptly and appropriately. She makes you feel like she cares and pays attention to your concerns. I would recommend most definitely.

Reviewed May 2018

Stephanie really helps me understand why I feel the way I feel and how to go about overcoming those feelings.

Reviewed Apr 2018

Thank you for your help, Stephanie. I think it is really comforting to use God's word and remind someone of their identity in Christ. If someone going through a difficult time would only by God's grace stop believing the lies the enemies tells us and be reminded who we are in Christ and how God sees us it will surely free us from bondage. The root is the lies we believe and the only solution is to remove that lie. And it will solve all the problems in the world. I think. Thanks for your help and I hope you will never be afraid to counsel through prayer and using the Word of God for Jesus is the only cure in this broken world.

Reviewed Apr 2018

she's very positive and understanding. i would highly recommend!!!

Reviewed Jul 2023

Stephanie is amazing. She really listens and remembers little details. Even on days when I don’t feel like talking, she helps improve my mood and mindset 100%. I’m thankful for her.

Reviewed Jun 2022

Incredible faith based therapist. Truly listens and offers words of wisdom and encouragement.

Reviewed Jun 2022

I highly recommend Stephanie Haywood. I find her interactions to be honest and candid. I find that she also understands my faith related issues. I look forward to successfully moving past the crisis that initially caused me to seek out help.

Reviewed Jun 2022

This has been the hardest time of my life and I am so glad that Stephanie has been here to help me through it

Reviewed May 2022

Stephanie has helped me cope and navigate my way out of postpartum depression and I appreciate her so much!

Reviewed Apr 2022

After only a few sessions, Stephanie Haywood has proven to be a blessing as a counselor who connects faith and therapy and exactly what I was looking to find. She is a great listener, is able to put the pieces together, and offers ideas, activities, and questions that bring clarity to situations. I am excited about working together to make a better me.

Reviewed Dec 2021

Stephanie is very caring and concerned for me. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed Nov 2021

Stephanie is great, supportive, responsive and thoughtful in our dialogue. I’m grateful for her efforts.

Reviewed February 2021

Stephanie is a gem! She's very thoughtful, thorough, honest, insightful but most of all helpful. This is coming from a person that never wanted to do counseling and just "knew" I didn't need it. She's been key in helping my wife and I find our better place. She made us grow as a couple and individually. Thanks Steph!

Reviewed Aug 2019

Stephanie is wonderful . She is thoughtful ,insightful and intelligent . Best of all, she challenges me in the right ways. Her genuine empathy is apparent and I owe her a great deal for helping me through a difficult time

Reviewed Oct 2018

I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie for almost two months now and she has been an incredibly perceptive and resourceful support system for me during a difficult time in my life. Stephanie is clearly dedicated to her work as a counsellor, which I admire and respect greatly. She is warm, empathetic, and a great listener. I always look forward to our weekly calls.

Reviewed Oct 2018

Stephanie was beyond helpful. She knew what my focus was and assisted me in what I felt was the proper route for me. I recommend anyone seeking help to go with Stephanie.

Reviewed Aug 2018

Stephanie is very supportive, knowledgeable and experienced, I highly recommend her.

Reviewed Jun 2018

She is a great counselor, very respectful and know how to guide properly in such a great way. She is the best counselor I totally recommend her

Reviewed Jun 2018

Stephanie is a calm, patient and insightful presence. I was in and out of crisis when I began messaging Stephanie, truly fixated on a single issue which was consuming all of the joy in my life. The fact that I could place all of this into a message, sometimes quite incoherent with emotion, gave me back space in other areas of my life. I have sent messages at all hours, and Stephanie always manages to get back to me within 12 hours or so. Her responses are always useful, non- judgemental, and respectful of my own outlook.

Reviewed May 2018

Stephanie is amazing! She asks questions, checks up on you when she hasn't heard from you. Responds in such a timely manner

Reviewed Apr 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stephanie Haywood offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Stephanie Haywood works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Stephanie Haywood speak?

Stephanie Haywood speaks English.

How many years of experience does Stephanie Haywood have?

Stephanie Haywood has 21 years of experience.

Where is Stephanie Haywood licensed to practice?

Stephanie Haywood is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Stephanie Haywood accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Stephanie Haywood does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Stephanie Haywood offer?

Stephanie Haywood offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Stephanie Haywood?

Stephanie Haywood can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Stephanie Haywood?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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