Therapy for anxiety, trauma, and relational stress
Based in Erie, PA
Online therapy throughout Pennsylvania
Does anxiety, overthinking, or relationship stress leave you questioning yourself?
Constant overthinking or racing thoughts
Overanalyzing texts, emails, or social exchanges
Wondering “Am I the problem?”
Doubting your instincts or minimizing your own needs
Taking responsibility for other people’s emotions
Knowing your fears aren’t rational — but not being able to quiet them
Difficulty setting boundaries without guilt
Patterns of people-pleasing or losing yourself in relationships
Avoiding difficult conversations or situations
Feeling anxious before, during, and long after interactions
Feeling relief when plans are canceled
Emotional shutdown or numbness
Feeling on edge even when nothing seems “wrong”
Feeling constantly on alert or scanning for what might go wrong
Lingering effects of past trauma that still impact your present
Holding it together on the outside but feeling exhausted inside
Living this way can be incredibly stressful and exhausting. I know- I have been there, too.
Therapy can help you feel more grounded, build self-trust, and create healthier, more secure patterns in your life and relationships.
🌿 About me
My name is Stephanie Bennett, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Erie, PA, providing individual telehealth therapy to adults across Pennsylvania.
Inner North Counseling is my private practice, created for individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many of the clients I work with are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship stress, or significant life transitions and are seeking a clearer, more secure way forward.
In our work together, we focus on understanding patterns, calming the nervous system, and strengthening self-trust — so you can move through life with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
Outside of therapy, I’m an animal lover and enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling. My two golden retrievers and cats are an important part of my life and may occasionally make a friendly appearance during sessions.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is relational and trauma-informed. I don’t view emotions as something to be feared or fixed— often they carry important information about your needs, boundaries, and experiences. Therapy can be a space to better understand your inner world, rebuild trust in yourself, and respond to your experiences with self-compassion rather than shame.
Depending on your goals, I may incorporate:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you change your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them. Together, we focus on building flexibility and taking meaningful steps forward—even when anxiety or self-doubt are present.
Parts-based work
Parts-based work explores different “parts” of yourself, such as an inner critic, people-pleasing part, or protective part. These parts often developed for good reasons. Together, we work to understand them with curiosity and compassion — calming down that feeling of ‘inner conflict’
EMDR & trauma-informed approaches
EMDR is a trauma-based approach that helps process past experiences that may still be influencing how you feel, think, or respond in the present through use of Bilateral Stimulation. Trauma can include single events, ongoing stress, or relational experiences.
Even when not utilizing EMDR, all work is trauma-informed.
A relational and attachment-focused perspective
Attachment patterns shape how we experience closeness, trust, and emotional safety. When attachment wounds occur, they can show up later as relationship anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, or difficulty trusting yourself. Through a consistent and attuned therapeutic relationship, therapy can offer a corrective emotional experience—helping you feel more secure and confident in who you are.
You don’t need to know which approach is right—my role is to help guide that process with you.
Insurance & Fees
I am currently in-network with the following insurance plans:
Highmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Optum / United Healthcare
Cigna
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania (IBX)
Your cost for sessions may vary depending on your insurance plan. I’m happy to help verify benefits and clarify what to expect.
Self-pay rate: $130
Out-of-network benefits may be available depending on your plan. I can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.
FAQ
What types of services do you offer?
I provide individual therapy for adults. I do not currently offer couples or family therapy.
What is the format of therapy?
Sessions are offered via secure telehealth. You will be able to log in and manage your sessions from a client portal via email and/or app.
What can I expect in our sessions?
Sessions are relaxed and conversational, without a rigid agenda. We move at your pace, exploring patterns, emotions, and what feels most important to bring that day.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are 50-55 minutes in length.
How often do sessions take place?
Most clients attend therapy on a weekly or biweekly basis, depending on their needs and goals. You are welcome to move at a pace that feels right for you.
Where are you licensed to practice?
I provide telehealth therapy to clients located in Pennsylvania. As long as you are physically in PA during sessions, we can work together.
Taking the next step
If you’re considering therapy and wondering whether this might be a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out using the secure contact form.
