- Stress management
- Social anxiety
- Communication skills
About Stephanie
Stephanie Paskievich is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on existing strengths. In sessions she listens for practical ways to reduce immediate stress and improve daily functioning. Conversations focus on clear steps that can make social situations and everyday pressures feel more manageable.
Stephanie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address worry, mood shifts, and relationship tension. She helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and then tries simpler ways to respond. Work often includes practicing new communication choices and small behavioral changes that can change how situations feel.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Sessions may include skill practice, problem solving, and reviewing what worked between meetings. She encourages gradual progress rather than large leaps.
People who contact her can expect direct conversation about current struggles and practical next steps. To begin, interested individuals complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service tools.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change. One common approach focuses on noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts to reduce worry and reactivity; this helps people who feel anxious in social situations practice new ways of thinking. Another approach centers on small behavioral experiments and skill practice to build confidence in social settings and daily routines.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on current problems, personal goals, and what feels manageable. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick techniques that fit a person's pace and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list session formats, please confirm current options before booking. Many people find that shorter check-ins, phone conversations when video is difficult, or scheduled video appointments can be easier to fit around work and family demands. The focus remains on clear goals, skill practice, and follow-up between appointments to help make small changes add up.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, practicing skills, and trying small behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with clients on stress, anxiety, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) based in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details should be confirmed during sign-up.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site tools.