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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief support
- ADHD related challenges
About Stephanie
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 14 years of experience, Stephanie Mendelson helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, and ADHD. She works directly with adults and young adults who are struggling to cope or who need practical tools for daily life. Sessions focus on concrete steps and clear goals rather than abstract theory.
Stephanie uses a mix of evidence-based techniques in straightforward ways. She draws on problem solving, behavioral strategies, cognitive-behavioral methods, dialectical behavior components, exposure work, and grief counseling. She also offers coaching-style support for people navigating transitions, financial stress, or questions about life purpose.
Her background includes work in hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings. She has a degree in special education and experience treating childhood disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and mood dysregulation. That experience informs how she shapes skills and routines for adults who still struggle with attention, impulsivity, or emotional regulation.
In sessions she listens, helps clients identify concrete problems, sets clear goals, and practices skills for communication and trust. Practical tools, homework, and step-by-step plans are common parts of her approach. She also provides grief-focused support when people are processing loss or major life changes.
Stephanie conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Stephanie commonly uses cognitive-behavioral methods to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These methods focus on small, practical steps and homework that can be practiced between sessions, which many people find useful when juggling work or family commitments.She also uses behavioral and problem-solving strategies to build new routines and tackle specific everyday problems. That work is concrete - breaking tasks into manageable pieces, testing changes, and tracking results over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to pick which techniques to try first based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with behavior-focused skills, then adding cognitive approaches or grief-focused work as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and exposure steps so they work in digital or remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional areas include attachment issues, communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, and money concerns.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her work relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in practical ways. Expect problem solving, behavioral strategies, cognitive-behavioral methods, and grief-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience. That includes roles in hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio. The listing uses the credential LISW as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, then scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.