Stephanie Traver, LCSW, LISW - Therapist in New York

CBT techniques
Attachment focus
Parenting support

About Stephanie

Stephanie Traver is a licensed clinical social worker with LCSW and LISW credentials and 11 years of experience. She is based in New York and works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and a range of related concerns including parenting and addiction.

She focuses on individual therapy and support for parenting needs. Stephanie helps people identify patterns in thoughts and behavior and then makes practical plans for change. She also works with people coping with long-term stresses and complex trauma.

Her approach is conversational and goal-oriented. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and to build practical coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform how she looks at relationship patterns and emotional responses.

Stephanie pays attention to both current problems and the history that shapes them. She helps people notice what keeps patterns going and then tries out different ways of responding. Sessions often include planning steps to manage stressors and reduce daily friction.

She has experience with a wide range of concerns, including bipolar disorder, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and addictive behaviors like gambling. Stephanie will work with people to increase awareness, set concrete goals, and track progress over time.

How Stephanie uses evidence-based approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small, practical actions that align with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses how early relationships shape current connection patterns and can be useful for worries about closeness, trust, or repeated conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting methods over time rather than sticking to one technique from the start.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or choose audio-only sessions when video is not convenient. The focus is on practical ways to make therapy fit into everyday life while working on thoughts, behaviors and relationships.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity JealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

New York, Connecticut, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as parenting stress, addiction, bipolar, grief, anger, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses conversational, goal-focused sessions that combine cognitive behavioral techniques, ACT, attachment work and emotionally focused methods to address thoughts, feelings and relationships.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working with complex trauma, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices out of New York.

Can I work with her if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when you book.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.