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About Stephanie

Stephanie Petersen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 14 years of clinical experience. She offers straightforward support for common life struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, addiction, and ADHD. Stephanie writes in plain terms and focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions.

She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to teach coping skills. Stephanie also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and motivational interviewing when helpful.

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Background and approach

Sessions include talking through past experiences, noticing patterns in thinking, and practicing small behavior changes. Her background includes medical social work and home health, which shaped her interest in health-related life changes and caregiver stress. That experience informs how she helps people adjust after illness, cope with chronic pain, or handle caregiving demands.

Stephanie aims to be a steady, nonjudgmental supporter who helps people set realistic goals. She emphasizes collaboration and clear steps rather than complicated jargon. People leave sessions with specific skills to try and short-term goals to work toward.

Outside of practice she enjoys reading, travel, movies, music, martial arts, gardening, and time with her French bulldogs. She encourages people to take the first step and reach out when they feel ready.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while tolerating uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for chronic worry, life transitions, and when avoidance gets in the way of goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and for building clearer daily routines that help with attention challenges.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Stephanie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they’ll try methods that match the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual connection for deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter, simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day or to follow up between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, school, caregiving, and travel.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, acceptance ideas, and motivational interviewing to teach coping skills and set short-term goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 14 years of experience in social work and clinical practice, including hospital and home health roles that inform her current approach.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices from Michigan while holding licensure in Missouri as well.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Michigan, Missouri
Languages
English

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