About Stephanie
Stephanie Engel uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience in North Carolina. Stephanie writes in plain terms and focuses on clear, doable steps that fit into daily life.
She helps people who struggle with worry, low mood, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports clients facing major life changes and those coping with chronic illness or caregiver strain.
How Stephanie works
Her work includes attention to mood disorders, social anxiety, and issues women often bring to therapy. Stephanie draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices to shape sessions. She often uses brief, solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing techniques to clarify goals.
Sessions are aimed at learning small skills that make a noticeable difference between visits. In sessions she creates an open, nonjudgmental space to talk about thoughts and feelings. Conversations tend to focus on what is getting in the way now and what can be tried differently.
She emphasizes collaboration so clients know what to expect and how progress will be measured. Practical matters such as pacing, homework, and check-ins are discussed early. Stephanie offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging formats so people can choose what fits their schedule.
She encourages the first step of completing a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.
Stephanie lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Stephanie works with
The areas below are the ones Stephanie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches suited to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where avoidance keeps people stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and build calm.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Stephanie will discuss different methods and tailor them to each person's goals and preferences. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust the plan so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief updates, step-by-step coaching, or when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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