- Warm and respectful
- Skill-based tools
- Goal focused
About Stephanie
Stephanie Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship strain, and codependency. Her manner is warm and respectful and she aims to create a straightforward space for people to talk about what matters most to them.
Stephanie blends practical techniques from cognitive behavioral work with skills-based strategies and motivational interviewing. Conversations in sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals. She listens for patterns that get in the way and helps people try new ways of coping and relating.
Her work often addresses mood concerns, substance use, grief, and challenges connected to family and attachment. She also supports people facing life transitions, parenting stress, and struggles with self-esteem or impulsivity. The focus stays on small, achievable changes a person can build on.
Stephanie describes her style as compassionate and direct. She partners with people to set clear goals and checks in on progress along the way. If someone is ready to make changes, she offers steady guidance and practical skills to support that effort.
To begin, she asks people to share their current struggles and what they hope to change. From there she and the person shape a plan that fits their needs and pace.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Stephanie uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depression. CBT is about testing beliefs and practicing different actions to see what helps.She also draws on dialectical behavior skills to teach techniques for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-based skills can be useful for coping with intense moods, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.
Motivational interviewing is part of her toolbox when someone feels stuck about change. It focuses on clarifying personal values and building motivation one step at a time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie will discuss goals and preferences together and tailor methods to what feels most useful. She adjusts pace and tools as progress is made and as needs shift.
The biography does not specify which online or in-person session formats she uses, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing to remote sessions so therapy fits regular life routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Stephanie address?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, eating struggles, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and compassionate while remaining practical. She focuses on clear goals and offers skills people can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, substance use, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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