About Stephanie

Stephanie Traver is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She uses clear conversations to help people notice patterns, manage symptoms, and make real changes. Stephanie is based in New York and brings 11 years of clinical experience to her work.

She draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to address anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and trauma. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients learn simple tools to handle stress, difficult moods, and relationship problems.

Background and approach

Stephanie also helps people facing parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and career stress. She pays attention to how early relationships and attachment shape current behavior. That focus helps when coping with abandonment, attachment struggles, or complicated family dynamics.

Her work often includes developing concrete plans for day-to-day life. That might mean breaking overwhelming tasks into steps, practicing new communication habits, or building routines that support mood and focus. Stephanie emphasizes small changes that add up over time.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Together with each person, she identifies priorities and matches practical strategies to those goals. Her aim is to help people gain more control over their choices and feel steadier in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It teaches simple exercises to reduce avoidance and build a life that feels meaningful, which can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing mood swings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current connections and emotion regulation, which can be helpful for relationship struggles, attachment issues, and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that match those goals and preferences. The therapist and client check in on what helps and adjust the plan over time so the work feels useful and focused.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people work face-to-face when they want deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to get consistent help from licensed professionals.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, trauma, grief, addictions, parenting stress, and relationship problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using practical tools and conversations to change thoughts and behaviors that cause pain.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Stephanie has 11 years of clinical experience working with complex trauma, attachment issues, mood disorders, and addictive behaviors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices from New York while also having licensure ties to Ohio and New York noted in her background.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the clients preference.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
11 years
Licensed
New York, Connecticut, Ohio
Languages
English

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