Dr. Stephanie Booker, Ed.D., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Better Days Therapy & Wellness. With more than 30 years of experience in helping professions, including nursing, school counseling, and trauma work, she supports individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward meaningful healing and growth. Dr. Booker earned her master’s degree in counseling from Missouri Baptist University and holds an Ed.D. with a focus in traumatology. Her experience includes supporting survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other traumatic experiences, as well as parents of children with special needs. Her approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, trauma informed, and personalized. Dr. Booker meets clients where they are, honoring the uniqueness of each person’s experiences, needs, and goals. She creates a safe, respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore concerns, strengthen coping skills, and build practical tools for lasting change. Depending on the client’s needs, her work may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Restructuring, trauma focused counseling, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. Dr. Booker works with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, stress, relationship concerns, gender identity concerns, and secondary traumatic stress. She is licensed in Texas and Illinois and offers telehealth counseling, allowing clients to access care from a setting that feels comfortable and convenient. "Remember that every stumbling block is merely a stepping stone on your pathway to success." — Dr. Stephanie Booker, Ed.D., LPC