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Stephanie Traver, LCSW, LISW

Compassionate social worker for practical change

11 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Traver is a licensed social worker with more than 11 years of practice. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is based in New York. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma, and related stresses.

Stephanie focuses on clear, practical conversations. She helps people notice unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Then she works with them to set small, realistic steps for change.

This can include coping strategies for stress, managing mood shifts, and addressing relationship or parenting strains.

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Background and approach

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment work, cognitive behavioral tools, and emotionally-focused strategies. Sessions often involve learning skills, trying new responses, and reflecting on what works between meetings. Treatment plans are shaped around what the person wants to change and what feels doable.

Stephanie has experience supporting people through grief, addiction concerns such as gambling, caregiver stress, and complex trauma histories. She also addresses issues like self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and problems tied to attachment and abandonment. Phobias are included among the areas she lists as a focus.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. People can expect a steady, collaborative process that balances skill-building with attention to emotional experiences. Stephanie aims to help people move toward a better quality of life in practical steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and moving through life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they connect to others, which can be helpful for attachment issues and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences and then tries methods that fit those needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helping and what feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions such as gambling, grief, and stress. Additional focus areas include attachment problems, abandonment, caregiving stress, ADHD, and related relationship issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions combine practical skill teaching with space to reflect on emotions and relationships. The work often includes trying new behaviors between sessions and adjusting plans based on what helps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with complex trauma, mood concerns, personality challenges, and addictive behaviors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is based in New York. Her credentials are stated as LCSW and LISW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
Yes, she accepts international clients. International work is offered in English and follows applicable licensing guidelines.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
New York, Connecticut, Ohio
Languages
English

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