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Stefanie Moreno, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Parenting and family issues
About Stefanie
Stefanie Moreno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and related issues. Stefanie writes and talks plainly about day-to-day coping and emotion regulation.
She focuses on practical skills that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, and try different ways of responding. Sessions include emotion regulation strategies and concrete steps for managing panic, anger, or mood swings. Stefanie also addresses eating and sleeping concerns, substance use patterns, and challenges linked to caregiving and blended families.
Her background spans behavioral health and human services in public and private settings, including group homes, psychiatric facilities, and private practice. That experience shaped a straightforward style focused on skills and problem-solving as well as understanding how past family patterns influence current relationships.
Stefanie uses a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to guide sessions. She draws on these methods to address compulsions, panic attacks, impulse control, and relationship communication problems.
People who choose Stefanie can expect sessions that emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and regular check-ins on progress. To start, she asks clients to identify specific problems and small, testable changes they are willing to try.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness work in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. In practice this means tracking situations, noticing automatic thoughts, and trying alternate responses to see what helps reduce anxiety or low mood.DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful when strong emotions lead to impulsive choices or relationship conflict and often includes role plays and step-by-step skill practice.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and to bodily signs of stress. Short mindfulness exercises are used to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of craving, anxiety, or angry impulses.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to the client’s goals and preferences, trying different strategies and checking what helps most. Goals and skills are set together and adjusted over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about the available session types when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on skills into a weekday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and family-related problems, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and addictions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to try specific behavior changes between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience in behavioral health and human services, including group homes, psychiatric facilities, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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