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Stephanie Czarnecki, LCSW
Illinois
Stephanie Czarnecki LCSW - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and addiction work
- Collaborative treatment planning
About Stephanie
Stephanie Czarnecki is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience based in Illinois. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues. Sessions are described as collaborative and practical, using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when useful.
Her background includes work across direct patient care, case management, individual and group therapy, and suicide prevention education. She has supported people managing co-occurring disorders, long-term recovery, and medication coordination. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to coping and stability.
Stephanie uses a mix of methods rather than a single protocol. She often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered methods when they fit the situation.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration. Treatment plans are made together, with goals set by the person seeking help. She prefers short, actionable steps and practical skills alongside discussion about patterns and history.
Stephanie has worked with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related issues, and substance use. Her experience includes supporting people through grief, parenting stress, career pressures, and coping with life changes. She works in English and practices under Illinois and Missouri LCSW credentials.
How CBT, ACT, and EMDR are used in online sessions
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as part of online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments to shift patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It often emphasizes mindfulness skills and clear goal-setting for life changes. EMDR is aimed at processing distressing memories and their impact on current functioning, often used for trauma-related symptoms.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to try techniques and refine the plan based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean using CBT skills for daily coping, introducing ACT ideas for values-driven choices, or considering EMDR for trauma work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so practical skills are still practiced between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, ADHD, bipolar issues, and related topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using short actionable steps and discussion of patterns to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience in direct patient care, case management, individual and group therapy, and suicide prevention education.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW credentials and practices in Illinois with Illinois and Missouri LCSW details noted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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