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Stephanie Bigham, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation
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About me

It is often said that courage is found in unlikely places. Welcome to Better Help! I applaud your courage today! I know that this approach is quite different from a traditional in person therapy setting. I frequently tell the individuals that I work with that if "Plan A" doesn't work to just remember that the alphabet has 25 more letters! In other words, don't ever stop seeking life changes or asking for HELP when needed. There is often more than one solution to a problem and it is all about collaboration with that "just right" professional. I'm sure you're wondering if this approach will be a good fit for you, too.

A little bit about me. My name is Stephanie Bigham. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the beautiful state of North Carolina. I grew up in Florida but have resided in N.C. for over 15 years. I attended the University of Florida (Go Gators!) where I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Sociology and Minors in Psychology / Education. I went on to receive my Master of Social Work Degree from Florida International University. I am also a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. I have worked in many settings including a mental health clinic for individuals with developmental delays, a hospital / NICU, a respite program, a private practice office and a classroom. I have been a full time "stay at home mom" and also worked as a substitute teacher for grades K-5. My perspective is unique in that my career path has expanded outside of the traditional Mental Health pathway.

I use a mindfulness/ acceptance based cognitive behavioral therapy approach to treatment in order to guide individuals to become more self- aware. I help individuals to notice their thoughts, feelings and attitudes in a direct but nonjudgmental way. By tracking and noticing dysfunctional thoughts one may obtain relief from feelings of stress, anxiety, depression or conflict. I require active participation as well as collaboration and often give homework to explore between sessions. I also take a psycho-educational approach to treatment as information also leads to awareness and helps individuals learn better techniques for coping with stressful life situations.

My specific areas of expertise include: Stress/Anxiety, Parenting Issues, Family Conflict, Relationship / Divorce Issues, Motivation/ Self-confidence, Coping with life changes, Depression and Grief /loss. I also work with individuals experiencing career difficulties or seeking Professional Coaching.

I leave you with one final quote from the great Vince Lombardi, "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up!" I look forward to working together with you on this journey of introspection, growth and change.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NC LCSW C005409

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephanie Bigham. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I’ve only had a few sessions with Stephanie but feel like I’ve known her for years. She has made me feel so heard and understood. I’m extremely pleased with her way of speaking and handling conflict

Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Great

Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 years and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues

Stephanie was a life line I needed. I don't know where I would be without her.

Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue

Stephanie is wonderful. She is kind, caring, and gentle in her approach but still holds you accountable to yourself. She follows up with her clients making you feel cared about and important in your darker times.

Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Stephanie has truly been a gift at just the time that I needed it most. She has been flexible to adapt her support to the things that are relevant at any given time. She is an empathetic listener but helps to challenge thought patterns that are not serving me. I look forward to our appointments and always leave feeling better than when I arrived (virtually), even when the content is heavy.

Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Stephanie is wonderful. Very kind, compassionate and helpful.

Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes