Profile / United States
Stephanie Kinsey, LICSW
Washington
LICSW - Stress and anxiety focused
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie Kinsey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship or intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, grief, and major life changes. She also helps those dealing with addictions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, career questions, and issues related to LGBT identity.
Her style is direct and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small changes, and building simple coping tools for day-to-day life.
Stephanie draws on prior work in healthcare and school settings. That background informs how she helps people balance competing demands and navigate transitions. She aims to offer clear strategies that fit into busy routines rather than long theoretical explanations.
Intake sessions begin with a brief overview of what brought someone in and what a successful outcome would look like. From there she and the client plan concrete next steps, such as thought records, behavioral experiments, or brief mindfulness practices. Progress is checked regularly and plans adjusted as needed.
Sessions emphasize skills people can use between meetings. Stephanie helps clients set realistic goals, track small wins, and practice alternative responses to stress. She encourages steady, practical change over time.
How CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing inform online work
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative behaviors. Online sessions using CBT often include structured worksheets, planning small experiments, and reviewing results together. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment focus; these are practiced in short steps and can be reviewed during a session. Motivational interviewing uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify a person’s goals and boost internal motivation for change.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Techniques can be adjusted based on what helps in practice rather than assumed in advance.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit meetings into a work break, avoid travel time, reduce time away from caregiving, or choose a shorter check-in when bandwidth is limited. When formats are available, a therapist and client plan how to use worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and behavioral homework in ways that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. Additional focuses include addictions, ADHD, career questions, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and to try small, structured behavior changes. Clients commonly practice thought records and behavioral experiments between sessions.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience and has worked in healthcare and school settings. That experience informs her focus on practical strategies for busy lives.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are by video, phone, or in person.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. The first meeting clarifies goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.