About Stephanie
Stephanie Krawec greets people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn out by daily life. She focuses on listening first and helping someone find small, meaningful changes they can actually use. Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with ten years of practice experience in Kentucky.
She offers straightforward, practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and issues with substance use. Stephanie also helps people navigate relationship struggles, commitment concerns, attachment issues, and the emotional fallout from infidelity or separation.
How Stephanie works
She works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic, seasonal mood shifts, and emptiness that can follow big life transitions. Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions so a person’s goals shape the work.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to build skills, clarify motivation, and set realistic steps forward. Sessions emphasize clear tools and doable steps. People can expect help breaking problems into manageable pieces, practicing coping techniques, and making plans tailored to their life.
Stephanie also addresses compassion fatigue and supports women and young adults facing midlife or quarter-life challenges. Her background includes a decade of practice with a range of emotional and behavior concerns. She combines practical coaching with empathic listening to help people move through crisis and toward steadier daily routines.
Stephanie lists 4 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.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kentucky |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches for online growth and coping
Stephanie uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions about the person’s priorities and experience. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what someone says, and shaping the work around personal goals rather than a strict agenda. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a clear space to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT provides concrete techniques for anxiety, panic, mood swings, and stress, such as thought records and step-by-step behavior changes. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify readiness for change and builds small plans to act on what matters most.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as challenges evolve and progress is made.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video suits longer conversations and skill-building work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is preferred. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives or varying schedules.
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