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Stephanie Casto, LICSW
West Virginia
LICSW - Trauma and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Trauma-focused care
- Parenting support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Casto is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, parenting concerns, and problems with self-esteem and life changes. Sessions are provided in English and she has worked both in agencies and in private practice settings.
Stephanie has focused much of her caseload on complex trauma tied to abuse and neglect. She uses approaches that aim to help people gain better emotional regulation and to process difficult experiences. That practical work often looks like learning new coping skills, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and trying different responses to stressful situations.
Her background includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other trauma-informed methods. Stephanie also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and motivational interviewing to address mood disorders, panic, and adjustment after loss. She has experience supporting caregivers and people dealing with caregiver stress and blended family challenges.
In sessions she tends to be direct and structured, mixing skill practice with reflection. Parents can expect clear steps for working with children and adolescents when relevant, along with guidance on communication and behavior strategies. She has worked with kids, teens, and adults across a range of concerns.
People who choose Stephanie typically want practical tools for daily life. The early meetings focus on concrete goals and manageable skills. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Approach to therapy and online sessions
Stephanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors. CBT focuses on tracking thoughts, testing beliefs with small experiments, and building skills for emotion and behavior change.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions. EMDR is often used when past events continue to cause strong emotional or physical responses.
Picking the right method is part of the work together. Stephanie will review your goals and preferences and suggest a focused plan that may combine CBT, EMDR, or motivational interviewing where helpful. She frames this as a collaborative decision and adjusts approaches based on what is effective for you.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on skills into a weekly routine and reduce travel time. They also let people choose quieter surroundings, use shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage. Confirm the current session options when you schedule your first meeting.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, parenting issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses through concrete exercises and homework.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of therapy experience and has worked in agencies and in private practice settings with children, adolescents, and adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in West Virginia and provides services from that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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