Stephanie Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas with over 20 years of experience. She works with clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and chronic mental illness. As a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) specialist, Stephanie combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to foster healing and growth. She shares her therapeutic expertise on the LifeStance Health blog.
Authored by Stephanie Thomas
Stephanie Thomas is an expert medical author at LifeStance Health. The following publications have been authored by Stephanie Thomas.
Feb 19, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
10 Ways to Combat Seasonal Depression
This content has been updated from the previous article on November 15, 2020. When the days grow shorter and we see less sunlight, many people...
Sep 22, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): Traits, Symptoms, and How to Thrive
Some people experience the world with a heightened sensitivity that influences how they think, feel, and interact with others. These individuals are often described as...
Nov 25, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
What Is Ambivalent Attachment? Understanding This Insecure Style
Have you ever found yourself wanting to be close to someone yet feeling uneasy when that closeness actually happens? Maybe you desire connection but worry...
Jun 01, 2026 | 8 MIN READ
What Is Misophonia? Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment Options
Imagine sitting at dinner and feeling a wave of rage wash over you because someone at the table is chewing. Not mild irritation. Rage. The...
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Stephanie Thomas is an expert medical reviewer at LifeStance Health. The following publications have been medically reviewed by Stephanie Thomas.
Apr 24, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
Fear of Crowds (Enochlophobia): What It Is and How Therapy Can Help
This content has been updated from the previous article published on October 16, 2025. The fear of crowds, clinically known as enochlophobia, ochlophobia, or demophobia,...
Sep 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Why People Collect Labubu Dolls: A Therapist Explains the Psychology Behind the Craze
If you’ve been on TikTok, Instagram, or even walked into a collectibles shop recently, you’ve probably noticed the Labubu dolls. These quirky, wide-eyed monster plush...
Oct 03, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
What Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” Era Teaches Us About Reinvention and Resilience
Reinvention as a Form of Growth Taylor Swift has been known for constantly evolving. Each album marks a new era, from country beginnings to pop...
Oct 15, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
How Reborn Dolls and Baby Doll Therapy are Helping with Healing
Image credits: alanababys At first glance, they look like real infants. On closer inspection, they’re realistic baby dolls, often referred to as “reborn dolls.” Some...
Oct 28, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
How to Find Teen Counseling, Therapy, and Mental Health Support
Teens and young adults are facing greater mental health challenges than ever before. Global data shows that one in seven adolescents (ages 10–19) experience a...
Oct 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Why We Love to Be Scared: Understanding Fear and Its Surprising Value
Each October, as Halloween decorations appear and horror movies fill streaming queues, people across the country indulge in fear. Haunted houses sell out, thrill-seekers line...
Nov 12, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
I Tried TikTok’s “Junk Journaling” Trend — Here’s How It Helped My Mental Health
I’ve always been a sentimental girly. My camera roll has 10,000+ photos. My closet is filled with old journals, scrapbooks, and mementos I’ll never get...
Nov 18, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
How To Implement Routines For Your Child With ADHD
Children with ADHD often thrive on clarity and consistency. Visual schedules, timers, and structured routines externalize what their brains find difficult to manage internally: time,...
Dec 22, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
The Best Mood Tracking Apps for 2026: Therapists’ Top Choices
Mood tracking apps have become a valuable companion to therapy, giving people an easy way to log emotions, behaviors, symptoms, and triggers throughout the day....
