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Stella Thepaut, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Stella is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

FSA/HSA accepted
4.6 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Stella. View 20 reviews
Speaks English and French
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

Stella may be a stranger, but quickly made me feel like a trusted friend. Our sessions give me the energy to continue doing whatever I can to heal.

Reviewed September 2023

Stella has shown great understanding of my situation and has quickly understood the issues at hand, which reflects her experience and expertise with therapy. I am glad to have been matched with her and look forward to continuing this journey.

Reviewed September 2023

More about Stella

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina. I have experience in helping clients with lgbt-related issues, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Issues Grief Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self-esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Men's issues Money and financial issues Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Insurance Accepted

  • Cigna
  • Curative

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Systemic Therapy

Licenses

Stella Thepaut's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649510652.

  • LMFT · North Carolina · 2426 · Renews July 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Stella Thepaut

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.6

20 reviews

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Clients say:

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Stella may be a stranger, but quickly made me feel like a trusted friend. Our sessions give me the energy to continue doing whatever I can to heal.

Reviewed September 2023

Stella has shown great understanding of my situation and has quickly understood the issues at hand, which reflects her experience and expertise with therapy. I am glad to have been matched with her and look forward to continuing this journey.

Reviewed September 2023

Stella is amazing. She has provided me with a lot of help I need. Thanks

Reviewed July 2023

I have only had a few sessions with Stella and I wasn’t sure whether a phone set up would work for me. However it has been such a fantastic experience. Stella is warm , knowledgeable and I feel really safe with her. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed June 2023

Stella is kind, knowledgeable, caring and a great listener. She has helped me heal so much. She is wise and smart. Go with Stella, you won’t be disappointed!

Reviewed May 2023

Stella is a phenomenal therapist who connects with me on a human level. She’s very knowledgeable and helpful

Reviewed April 2023

Stella is a wonderful therapist who is kind, compassionate and displays a very unique empathy. Our sessions are relaxing and thought provoking. Stella gets me thinking on a deeper level and helps me put pieces together. Always enjoy my time with her!

Reviewed April 2023

Stella has been a wonderful therapist. She is so easy to talk to and relate to!

Reviewed April 2023

Stella is a very supportive person who cares a lot about her clients! I wasn’t too sure about therapy but Stella made it easy to be open and is super helpful

Reviewed March 2023

Stella is engaging and makes me feel accepted. Our sessions are one of the highlights of my week!

Reviewed April 2023

This is the first positive experience I’ve had with therapy.and it’s all due to my therapist.

Reviewed April 2023

From my first session with Stella, I felt heard and supported. She’s very understanding and takes the time to really understand my concerns and feelings. I always feel lighter after my appointments with her!

Reviewed April 2023

Very helpful and communicative.

Reviewed February 2023

She's seeming very good but we've only had 1 session

Reviewed January 2023

My sessions with Stella have flowed really easily. She's a great listener, and she's helping me gain a more compassionate perspective of myself and my life.

Reviewed January 2023

Stella is such a great match for me. She thoughtfully listens and seeks to fully understand my situation and my struggles, offers insight and perspective that help me approach my challenges in a healthy way, and provides me with a safe space to be fully honest and fully human. I am so grateful that she is my therapist. She is amazing!

Reviewed January 2023

Stella is a great listener who questions gently but effectively, letting me work through what I need to. She is warm and makes me feel safe and heard.

Reviewed January 2023

She is amazing! She has been helping me and my spouse to understand each other better and communicate more effectively! Go with Stella

Reviewed November 2022

Stella is amazing! She is always present and makes me feel heard. I’m so grateful to have found a therapist that listens to me.

Reviewed November 2022

Stella is really kind and patient. She is flexible wirh booking times and she was a great match for me

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stella Thepaut offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Stella Thepaut works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Stella Thepaut speak?

Stella Thepaut speaks English and French.

How many years of experience does Stella Thepaut have?

Stella Thepaut has 12 years of experience.

Where is Stella Thepaut licensed to practice?

Stella Thepaut is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Stella Thepaut accept FSA/HSA?

Yes, Stella Thepaut accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.

Does Stella Thepaut accept insurance?

Yes, Stella Thepaut accepts Cigna and Curative.

Does Stella Thepaut accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Stella Thepaut accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Stella Thepaut offer?

Stella Thepaut offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Stella Thepaut?

Stella Thepaut can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Stella Thepaut?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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FSA/HSA eligible