- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Hypnotherapy options
About Stefani
Stefani Dzikiy-Wasil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience. She works with people who bring worries such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among the issues she addresses, along with ADHD and mood-related struggles.
She keeps sessions interactive and practical. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and on small steps that can change daily life. Techniques come from cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused planning, and motivational methods that encourage forward movement.
Stefani has also used hypnotherapy in specific situations such as smoking or vaping cessation and weight loss support. That work is blended into other approaches when it fits a person’s goals. She describes her role as facilitating discussion and planning rather than delivering a single fixed method.
Sessions tend to center on straightforward problem-solving and learning new habits. Clients can expect goal-oriented conversations that look at thoughts, behaviors, and simple exercises to try between meetings. Communication skills and managing family or relationship conflicts often appear on the agenda.
Her approach aims to be respectful and solution-minded. Stefani asks about what matters most at the start and adjusts the focus as progress is made. People who prefer clear steps and practical tools may find this way of working helpful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. In practice this means sessions emphasize the client’s priorities and encourages candid discussion about what feels difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact, then tests specific exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. That approach is useful for social anxiety and phobia because it breaks bigger fears into manageable steps. Hypnotherapy is used selectively for goals like smoking or vaping cessation and for habit change, typically as one element alongside other techniques.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before scheduling since this profile does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or keep someone off camera if that helps them focus. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills and try different strategies.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, practical style that combines cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused planning, and motivational interviewing to set goals and try small changes between sessions.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She has 17 years of experience working as a counselor in Pennsylvania.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking since the profile does not specify formats.
How are fees handled and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.