- CBT focused
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie Petersen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. She also lists areas such as blended family issues, parenting, and ADHD among her work.
Stephanie draws on a mix of approaches to fit what a person needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. She incorporates Mindfulness techniques to help ground people in the moment. Motivational Interviewing supports shifts in behavior when change feels hard.
Her background includes hospital medical social work and home health work. She has provided telehealth therapy since 2020. That experience informs how she structures remote sessions and helps people manage practical life pressures alongside emotional concerns.
In sessions she focuses on teaching coping skills and practical strategies. She works with people to look at past experiences and current thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior. The aim is to build tools someone can use between sessions.
Stephanie keeps things straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps people break big problems into small steps. Many clients seek help for grief, relationship conflict, or adjusting to major life changes including blended household challenges.
Outside of work she enjoys reading, travel, movies, music, martial arts, gardening, and playing with her French bulldogs.
How Stephanie uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for life transitions, relationship stress, and managing anxiety.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that lead to unhelpful behaviors and moods, then practicing alternative responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It pairs well with CBT when someone needs skills to calm down before working on thinking patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice can change over time as needs and priorities shift.
Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, since they can avoid travel and more easily schedule brief check-ins around work or caregiving. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work with a licensed professional can make it easier to practice coping skills between appointments and to follow progress over time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps people work through merging routines, loyalty conflicts, and parenting transitions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches with a practical focus, teaching coping skills and examining thoughts and past experiences that influence behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience, including medical social work, home health, and telehealth practice since 2020.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices with licensure tied to Missouri and Michigan. Her professional location is Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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