- Skill focused
- Mindfulness based
- Supportive listener
About Stephanie
Stephanie Petersen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who brings 14 years of experience to her work. She practices from Michigan and focuses on practical skills people can use right away. Stephanie offers calm, direct support for stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
She uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try different coping strategies. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas when those fit a person's needs. Sessions often involve learning new skills, practicing small changes, and looking at past experiences that still affect daily life.
Stephanie has a background in medical social work and home health, and she has worked by telehealth since 2020. That practical experience informs how she supports people dealing with illness, caregiving burdens, chronic pain, and major life changes. She also helps with addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, and concerns such as body image, abandonment, and communication problems.
People can expect a nonjudgmental, supportive approach that balances skill teaching with listening. Stephanie frames the work as a team effort and focuses on concrete steps that make life easier over time. She aims to help people understand themselves better and build tools that fit everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm in daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and the therapist works together with the client to decide which tools are most helpful.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they actually live and work, so techniques can be applied to real-life situations more quickly.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addiction, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, coping with life changes, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness with acceptance-based and psychodynamic ideas as needed. Sessions focus on learning coping skills, trying new behaviors, and reflecting on past patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in medical social work, home health, and telehealth settings.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices from Michigan and holds LCSW and LMSW credentials, listed as MO LCSW and MI LMSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.