- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting concerns
- Depression and mood
About Stephanie
Stephanie Plasencia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Stephanie speaks English and Spanish and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work.
She offers practical, down-to-earth help rather than abstract theory. Sessions focus on slowing down, naming the hardest parts, and building coping tools that fit daily life. She aims to be direct and human in session and sometimes uses humor when it helps the work.
Her background includes work across multiple mental health settings. That experience contributes to how she supports people dealing with family stress, grief, or the aftermath of traumatic events. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
In conversation she helps people process difficult feelings, gain insight into patterns, and practice concrete skills to manage symptoms. Treatment plans are shaped to the person's goals and circumstances, not a single rigid method. Stephanie can work with adults managing parenting stress as an individual concern.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to follow the site's booking steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. She does not accept international clients.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. With cognitive-behavioral approaches the work focuses on recognizing thought patterns and practicing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. With trauma-informed methods the focus is on pacing, grounding skills, and making sense of distressing experiences in manageable steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts techniques based on feedback and what feels useful in session.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online options can offer practical benefits such as fitting sessions into a workday, avoiding commute time, or using a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. These practical features can make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like abandonment and attachment problems.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name painful feelings, practice coping skills, and reframe unhelpful thoughts in everyday terms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW based in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.