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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Stephanie
LCSW, licensed in New York. Five years in practice. Stephanie Plasencia focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works in both English and Spanish.
Stephanie emphasizes practical work in sessions. She helps people build coping tools, process difficult events, and gain clearer insight into patterns that cause distress. Sessions aim to be straightforward and occasionally bring in light moments when appropriate.
Her background includes clinical social work practice across settings. That experience informs how she talks through emotional challenges and crisis-related concerns. She describes her approach as realistic and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
Stephanie also addresses a range of additional concerns. These include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication and control issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She lists work related to aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and several personality-related concerns.
She offers services from New York and communicates in English and Spanish. The booking process uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Stephanie describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills for managing anxiety and stress, using exercises and practice between sessions to reduce overwhelm. Another approach emphasizes processing trauma and difficult events through structured conversations and paced exposure to troubling memories when it fits the client's needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on how someone responds and what feels most helpful.
The original biography does not list supported online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many clients find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work, caregiving, or medical commitments. Remote sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose a setup that reduces technical demands such as lower bandwidth needs or phone-based conversations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical tools. Sessions aim to process events, build coping skills, and clarify patterns of behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW. That practice informs her work on stress, trauma, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York. Services are provided from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.