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Hello! Thank you for reaching out! My name is Stephanie Hager and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I also have held my National Counselor Certification since 2002. I have 30 years of experience in working with children, teens, and adults in mental health and educational settings. I am a retired Army spouse and have lived in many states coast to coast. I have a wide range of experience with both life's challenges and mental health issues. I specialize in school-aged children and adults with behavioral issues, mental health issues (depression, anxiety, and trauma), and life issues (overweight, relationships, decision making, military lifestyle, parenting and career issues).
I treat everyone with respect and offer a warm, inviting and safe place to talk about issues and concerns. My counseling style uses techniques from a variety of approaches in the Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Motivational-Interviewing and Mindfulness fields. Together we will determine what approach will best address your concerns and we will develop a treatment plan.
You have taken the first step in your journey to improve your situation. That takes courage and shows you are committed to making a change in your life. We will work together to clarify issues and develop a plan to meet the goals you set for yourself. I will always support you and may even challenge you along the way.
Let's get started!
Professional experience
29yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephanie Hager. 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.
She is very good at listening and trying to find helpful ways to be able to improve our lives. She genuine cares about her clients and wants to see us growing.
Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My therapist is amazing. She supports me and encourages me to be the best version of myself. She helps me understand myself and the world around me better. It has truly been a delight working with her.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Stephanie has been an awesome therapist for me. My experience with her has helped me tremendously. Stephanie is professional, kind, and is very good at what she does. She has helped me grow in a short time and I feel very grateful for her help and ability to find tools that work for me.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Stephanie is a wonderful counselor. I love how she talks to me logically and she very clearly makes it a safe space to share things you may need to get off of your chest. She is very very good at what she does and I can't thank her enough.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excelllent
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
To keep it short and sweet, she's very aware of what your needs are.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Stephanie is a great .....she listened to me and offered helpful advise. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Very good sessions
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had a few sessions with Stephanie so far, but she has been fantastic! She listens to me, understands me, and supports me fully. She talks me through my issues without judgement and has already made me realize things that I probably wouldn’t have otherwise in dealing with my particular situation. She challenges me to think. When messaging, she responds almost immediately! Stephanie feels more like a friend than a therapist. :)
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
My experience through better help with Stephanie Hager has honestly been one of the best decisions I've made for myself. Stephanie is so kind, understanding, funny, knowledgeable, and GENUINE in the words she speaks. I feel that those are all amazing attributes to have in a therapist and she really offers a safe judge free zone. Stephanie has helped me work through many issues in my life with actual tools that can be used anytime, anywhere, as well as constant support and encouragement. If you are lucky enough to get paired with her, consider yourself blessed. She will honestly help you change your life for the better.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Stephenie goes above and beyond to make sure her clients receive the help they need. I can’t recommend her enough. It’s been a true blessing to have her in my life, even for a short while.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Very good experience
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Stephanie is a great listener and give me helpful advice.
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Best therapist I have worked with in my 12 years of going to therapists. She is caring and empathetic, always helping me in ways to cope. She truly listens to what I say even if it seems so insignificant to me, she makes sure I’m heard.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist. She listens and gave me goals that I could actually complete! I feel like I’m a better person with her help!
Written on Oct 28, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am grateful to have connected with Stephanie. For our season of life and being a military spouse I find it so helpful that I don’t have to explain things I otherwise would thanks to her knowledge. I’ve benefitted from her insight and appreciate that she balances so well listening and giving feedback.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Stephanie has been understanding and non judgmental. I truly feel comfortable about speaking with her about issues I can’t discuss with anyone else. Her constructive suggestions have helped me so much in the short time we have been speaking.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Stephanie has been very helpful in our 2 sessions so far!
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I have made so much progress with many aspects of my life thanks to Stephanie. Talking to her comes as naturally as talking to a friend and I am glad to have her as my counselor.
Written on Oct 25, 2020 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I really enjoy meeting with Stephanie and I appreciate that she provides ways on how to deal with issues and is very understanding.
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing and very supportive!
Written on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks
Stephanie has been everything I needed and more through the most trying days of my life. She encourages and challenges me. I am very thankful for her, she was a true Godsend:)
Written on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is like a friend away from a friend. Stephanie has made me feel hope again.
Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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