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- Addictions
- Parenting
- Motivational Interviewing
About Stephanie
LCSW in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience, Stephanie White focuses on addictions, LGBTQ matters, parenting concerns, anger, and compassion fatigue. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide her work. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon.
Stephanie helps people break down problems into manageable parts and set small goals. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then suggests straightforward strategies to change unhelpful habits. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support people who are ready to make changes but feel stuck.
Her background includes work in juvenile treatment, addiction services, psychiatric settings, and special education support. That range gives her experience with crisis-linked stress and longer-term care plans. She has also worked with Veterans Affairs programs, contributing clinical hours in that system.
In sessions she focuses on what is doable now. That may mean practicing new ways to respond to anger, creating a parenting plan, or mapping steps away from addictive behavior. Conversations are practical and aimed at reducing daily strain.
Stephanie asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online flow. Fees vary by location and are billed via a subscription that can be canceled at any time. If you want to proceed, use the See online therapy options button to begin.
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How her therapeutic methods translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they feel heard and can discover their own solutions. Online sessions using this approach emphasize open conversation, clarifying values, and prioritizing what matters most to the client.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT often uses brief exercises, worksheets, and between-session practice to track progress and adjust strategies.
Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-focused method that explores readiness for change and strengthens personal motivation. Online use of this method supports stepwise planning and small commitment-based goals for issues such as addictive behavior or lifestyle shifts.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
The site asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping the focus on practical skills and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on addictions, LGBT issues, parenting, anger, and compassion fatigue, with additional attention to communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and mood disorders.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions emphasize practical talk, identifying patterns, and setting small, achievable steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience working in juvenile treatment, addiction services, psychiatric services, special education support, and with Veterans Affairs programs.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with a focus on the specialties listed above.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are sessions available to international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.