About Stephanie

Stephanie Charles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical support for people feeling stuck by addiction, anxiety, depression, or life changes. Stephanie speaks plain language and helps clients build confidence and motivation to move forward.

She emphasizes that each person knows their own story and strengths. In sessions she listens for what already works, then suggests small, doable changes to reduce stress and improve relationships.

Background and approach

Her style is collaborative and goal oriented, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes. Stephanie has worked with many concerns including parenting strain, obsessive behaviors, process addictions like gambling or exercise, and the low energy of seasonal affective disorder. She also helps people coping with prejudice, multicultural issues, and compassion fatigue tied to helping roles.

ADHD is listed among areas she addresses, as are bipolar disorder and postpartum depression. Her approach balances support and practical coaching. Clients can expect help setting realistic steps, improving communication, and managing mood or compulsive patterns.

Sessions often focus on small habits that affect daily life and relationships. For someone weighing therapy, Stephanie provides a straightforward way to get started and a steady guide through change. She encourages curiosity about what might help and works with clients to build skills that last.

Therapeutic techniques and online care that fit your life

Stephanie uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One common approach emphasizes building small, repeatable skills to manage mood and anxiety; this helps people reduce overwhelm and handle daily stressors more reliably. Another approach focuses on behavior patterns linked to addictions or compulsions, breaking those routines into manageable steps and replacing them with healthier habits.

Finding the right method is part of the process. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what is helpful, so the work reflects the client's needs rather than a fixed template.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful when visual cues matter and for fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a workday. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, and quicker access when a brief support moment is needed. Together these options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling family, work, and other responsibilities.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family tensions, and related concerns like stress and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, identifying strengths, and building small habits that lead to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in New York as an LCSW and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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