Stefanie Moreno , LCSW

Stefanie Moreno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia who brings formal training at both the bachelor and master levels in social work to her clinical work. She has built a career supporting people who are processing traumatic events, learning to regulate intense emotions, and managing the practical demands of daily life.

Her background spans public and private behavioral health and human service settings, including group homes, psychiatric facilities, and private practice. That range of experience informs a flexible, trauma-aware approach that draws on Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, family systems ideas, and strengths-based practices.

Stefanie has worked with adolescents, adults, and families facing depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive concerns, PTSD and other trauma responses, grief, divorce and co-parenting challenges, parent-child conflict, and suicide-related issues. She emphasizes the connections among mind, body, and spirit and integrates practical skills with an appreciation for each person’s life context.

Her practice centers on collaborative care that helps clients build coping strategies, improve relationships, and navigate difficult transitions. Stefanie looks forward to meeting prospective clients and supporting their progress through focused, evidence-informed interventions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stefanie works with several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive responses. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and improving emotional balance.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Stefanie will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with what helps most.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier to attend sessions regularly, access support from different locations, and use the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change with a licensed professional.