Stephanie Birnbaum - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

36 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Stephanie Birnbaum

Ohio-licensed LPCC-S therapist with 35 years of clinical experience guiding adults through anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, relationship strain, life transitions, and identity shifts.
I specialize in supporting Christian women who seek both psychological depth and faith-sensitive care. When explicitly requested, I thoughtfully integrate Biblical wisdom with evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT.
My style is direct, structured, and deeply compassionate. I help clients identify patterns quickly, build practical tools, strengthen emotional regulation, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate sustainable self-leadership.
Clients often describe me as grounded, honest, and solutions-oriented. I listen carefully, challenge where growth is needed, and walk alongside you with clarity and resilience as you move from feeling overwhelmed or stuck into a more stable, intentional, and healthy life.
If you are ready to build that path, I am here to help you create it.

Licenses

LPCC

E.2303347-SUPV

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Communication problems
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Existential Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Stephanie has worked with me on and off for just under 2 years. She’s been wonderful to work with, has so many different types of resources, and LOVES to talk about Jesus! 10/10 would recommend to anyone that is looking to smile and put Christ first in their life again!”

“Super helpful she listens and gives helpful feedback holds me accountable for my actions”

“Stephanie is very knowledgeable in many areas of mental health and personal care. She has been a great support to me the last few months and I look forward to continuing to work with her.”

“Stephanie has been an incredible therapist. I held myself back from starting therapy for a while, but I’m so grateful I finally did. The calmness and relief I feel after each session with her has made such a difference in my life. She is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and has also supported me in my faith journey. I truly appreciate her guidance and care.”

“Stephanie is fantastic at not only listening to my concerns, but she also comes up with solutions. I love that she incorporates faith in our sessions because she knows how important that is to me. This is the first time I’ve had a therapist that gets me.”

“I love working with Stephanie and appreciate her no bs approach. I am grateful to have found her.”

“Always upfront and challenges me to look at my challenges in different ways to make the best out of the situation at hand”

“Stephanie Birnbaum has been a great help, she is very good at her job that’s for sure and I would recommend you check her out!”

“Stephanie is always punctual, straightforward and honest. I appreciate her directness.”

“I've almost had Stephanie for 10 months now and she's been helping me with my personal rage issues as a father and then helping me a sounding board for a Divorce that I'm working through. If you get her, she will shoot straight with you, but it will help you in the long run. She's amazing!”

“Stephanie has the understanding and expertise to help anyone through the toughest of times and the strongest addictions.”

“She is great and understanding”

“She's one of the best!”

“I believe she's a very intelligent woman with a lot to give she's helped me to be able to ever come a lot.”

“Stephanie is knowledgeable & empathetic.<br /> She is extraordinarily gifted & is able to get to the core issue & give practical solutions! So blessed by her work!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.