- Family of origin patterns
- Parenting concerns
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Stephanie
Stephanie Plasencia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Stephanie focuses on how patterns from the family someone grew up in still affect their choices and relationships today. She helps people identify repeating roles and expectations that can cause worry or conflict. Conversations are practical and straightforward, aimed at clearer thinking and better daily coping.
Her background includes work across outpatient mental health, crisis services, healthcare settings, schools, inpatient psychiatry, correctional settings, and community programs. That variety informs how she responds to people facing intense stress, caregiving burdens, chronic illness, or major life transitions.
In sessions she emphasizes building concrete coping tools and problem-solving steps. People learn ways to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and improve communication. She also addresses attachment concerns, abandonment feelings, and related family-of-origin issues when they come up.
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps conversations direct. She invites clients to notice patterns, practice new responses, and check what works. The process often includes small experiments between sessions to try different approaches in everyday life.
How Stephanie Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Stephanie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach clear skills and practical ways to change patterns. For example, cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative beliefs to reduce anxiety and low mood. These methods help people notice automatic reactions and try different responses in daily life.Another approach centers on attachment-related work and family-of-origin patterns. This involves looking at early relationship roles and how they continue to shape behavior now, then practicing new ways of relating and communicating to reduce repeated conflict or withdrawal.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie will work with clients to identify goals and try techniques that fit their needs and preferences. She reviews what helps and adjusts methods over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists generally match methods and scheduling to what fits daily life, helping people try new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment concerns, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on building coping skills and clearer communication. Sessions emphasize hands-on strategies that can be used between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW in New York. Her work has included outpatient, crisis, inpatient psychiatry, schools, corrections, and community programs.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients located in New York.
In which languages does she meet with clients?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish. Clients can choose the language they prefer when they begin the intake process.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the sign-up and matching steps.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session. That process helps match needs and preferences before the first meeting.
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