Stephanie Fagan , LICSW

Stephanie Fagan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia with 10 years of professional experience. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBTQ identity, offering compassionate support grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

She cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and safely. Her approach centers on helping people build coping skills, clarify goals, and find practical ways to improve daily functioning and emotional wellbeing. Stephanie emphasizes partnership in the healing process and supports each person as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Stephanie also attends to related concerns such as postpartum mood changes, relationship and communication problems, chronic illness and pain, and blended family dynamics. Her practice aims to meet people where they are and to help them move forward with respect, understanding, and professional guidance.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety by teaching practical coping skills, relaxation strategies, and problem-solving methods that can reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. For trauma and abuse, she applies trauma-focused approaches that prioritize safety, gradual processing of difficult experiences, and rebuilding a sense of control and resilience. Parenting support focuses on concrete strategies for communication, boundary-setting, and strengthening parent-child relationships to address common family challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Stephanie collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to ensure the work feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and support can continue through live chat or text-based messaging when that format is more convenient. These options make it easier to access care from home, manage appointments around work and family, and maintain continuity of support despite life’s logistical barriers.