- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Values based work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Engel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, low motivation, and depression. She also addresses relationship concerns and areas like social anxiety and phobia when they are part of someone’s struggles.
Stephanie focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions center on talking through current problems, identifying what gets in the way, and practicing approaches that can be used between meetings. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and respond differently to them.
Her approach also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused methods to clarify values and small, achievable goals. Motivational Interviewing appears in work where people want to build or renew motivation for change. These methods are used to address everyday difficulties such as caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, isolation, and midlife transitions.
Stephanie has worked across several settings over a dozen years and brings that practical background into session planning. She encourages people to try simple, concrete steps and to reflect on what helps most. Sessions are conversational and aim to produce useful strategies for real life.
To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How ACT, CBT, and mindfulness inform online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while committing to behaviors that reflect personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on increasing present-moment awareness and using attention skills to reduce reactivity and rumination.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and practical for the person’s daily life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For some people, video helps with visual cues; for others a phone meeting is simpler and requires less bandwidth. The focus remains on applying ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools to everyday situations and measuring small changes over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and motivation. Additional areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical with a focus on real-life steps. She mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused tasks to make change manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background informs how she plans short-term and ongoing work with clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina. Her practice location is listed as North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided during the matching process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.