Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Stephanie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stephanie
Stephanie Engel is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She uses clear, practical approaches to help clients manage strong emotions and regain control in daily life. Stephanie emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can speak honestly and start making changes.
Her work often focuses on boosting self-esteem and motivation. She guides clients through coping with life changes and the challenges that come with aging, caregiving, chronic illness, or prolonged pain.
Background and approach
Communication problems, isolation, and feelings of guilt or shame are also common topics in her sessions. Stephanie draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused strategies to build small, doable changes that fit each person’s life.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change. Clients can expect straightforward conversations and practical tools to try between sessions. Stephanie aims to make goals concrete and manageable, whether that means reducing angry outbursts, improving daily routines, or handling grief and midlife transitions.
She explains ideas plainly and works at a pace that feels right for each person. Based in North Carolina, Stephanie offers work rooted in experience and everyday language. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and focuses on making the process as clear and helpful as possible.
What Stephanie works with
Everything Stephanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Stephanie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Stephanie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. Online ACT sessions often include brief exercises to clarify values and small behavior steps to practice between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns. In virtual CBT, clients may keep short thought records, try behavioral experiments, and review results together by video or message.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients shape the direction of work, and sessions focus on what is useful in real life rather than strict labels or rigid protocols.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions are a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief updates, coaching between meetings, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Stephanie
What kinds of problems does Stephanie address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness, isolation, and midlife concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She focuses on simple tools, short-term goals, and building habits that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Stephanie has 12 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in North Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.