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Stephanie Engel

Stephanie Engel

LCSW

North Carolina

Practical, motivational work for real change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Carolina / C009486
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Motivational guidance
    • Focus on goals
    • Supportive listening

    About Stephanie

    Stephanie Engel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her approach is practical and supportive, aimed at helping people take the first small steps toward feeling better.

    She often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with tools that people can use between meetings.

    Stephanie has worked with a range of concerns related to aging and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, midlife transitions, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, social anxiety, and women’s issues. Her background supports practical problem solving alongside emotional processing.

    She aims to make the therapy space one where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Stephanie encourages small, manageable steps and clear goals. Many people find this helps them build confidence and make steady progress.

    To get started clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. The focus is on collaboration and finding approaches that match each person’s needs.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and small steps toward goals. This can help with issues like low motivation, indecision, and setting new habits.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act in ways that match their values. It often helps when worries or negative thoughts are getting in the way of daily life.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.

    Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend elements from different approaches as appropriate.

    Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports working through daily-life challenges using tools that can be practiced between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, social anxiety, and women’s issues.

    What is her general therapy style?

    Her style is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals, motivation to change, and simple tools to use between meetings.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a range of behavioral health concerns.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does cost and billing work?

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

    What are the steps to begin therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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