Stephanie Engel , LCSW

Stephanie Engel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, struggles with motivation, and concerns about self-esteem and confidence, and she also works with those experiencing depression. Drawing on a range of clinical approaches, Stephanie emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person's needs.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly. Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, she affirms the step of reaching out and works with clients to set realistic goals and build skills that fit their daily lives. Her practice also addresses issues related to aging, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, midlife transitions, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, social anxiety, and women's concerns.

Stephanie combines evidence-based methods with a compassionate stance to help clients manage symptoms, strengthen coping, and navigate life changes. She tailors interventions to each person's situation, offering clear explanations and collaborative planning to support progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Stephanie frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Mindfulness Therapy in her practice. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often effective for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills to support emotional regulation and coping with chronic conditions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains practical and responsive to changes in a client's life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These options allow consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists while supporting continuity of care and the ability to practice strategies between sessions.