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Stephanie Freeman

Compassionate clinician blending evidence-based tools

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with ten years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family difficulties.

Background and approach

Her background also encompasses work with grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, ADHD, and related focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and substance use problems. Her therapeutic manner is warm and respectful, centering on collaboration and individualized planning.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques and motivational interviewing to shape sessions and practical strategies. Stephanie adapts the conversation and goals to each person’s situation, emphasizing skills, insight, and steps that fit clients’ priorities.

She invites people ready to pursue change to begin a process of exploration and growth, offering support aimed at building coping skills and clearer decision making. Stephanie aims to empower clients as they work toward more satisfying and manageable day-to-day life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Stephanie uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness when those skills are needed. Motivational interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change in areas like substance use or health behavior shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That collaborative decision making helps tailor sessions so strategies feel relevant and achievable rather than imposed.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit consistent work on goals into busy lives and to revisit tools between live conversations, supporting steady progress through flexible, accessible formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie address in therapy
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career matters, ADHD, and related focus areas such as attachment and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style
Her sessions are warm and compassionate, emphasizing respect and collaboration. She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with DBT strategies and motivational interviewing to create practical, individualized plans.
What is her professional background and experience level
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience working across mood disorders, substance use, trauma, and interpersonal concerns.
Where is Stephanie licensed to practice
She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina with the credential NC LCSW C011196.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSomatizationTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English