- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Parenting support
- Addiction help
About Stephanie
Stephanie Traver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 11 years of experience practicing in New York. She works with people facing trauma, attachment struggles, mood disorders, addiction, parenting challenges, and stress-related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day.
She commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at difficult emotions and relationship patterns. Stephanie also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Client-centered and attachment-based ideas guide how she listens and responds in sessions.
In appointments she encourages self-reflection and clear planning. Conversations often identify small changes in thoughts and behaviors to test between sessions. She also helps people develop ways to cope with external stressors and long-term problems.
Her work includes time-limited strategies and longer-term support when needed. Topics she addresses include depression, anxiety, bipolar concerns, grief, anger, ADHD, and gambling or other addictions. She also helps with parenting questions and issues related to abandonment, adoption, and blended family stress.
Stephanie accepts people from different regions and offers therapy in English. Before a first session she asks about current challenges and what goals feel most important, then they set plans that fit the person’s life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on noticing and naming difficult feelings and the interaction patterns they create. It is often used when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationship patterns keep repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take practical actions even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by building willingness to act toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional responses, and it can help people understand patterns that affect parenting and close connections. Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. Stephanie will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try approaches that fit the person's needs. She adjusts techniques as sessions proceed so the work stays practical and relevant. The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people work from a quieter spot or use audio-only when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and communication preferences.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma, attachment issues, mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, parenting questions, grief, stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, client-centered, and attachment-based approaches to address emotions, thoughts, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with complex trauma, mood disorders, addictions, and attachment-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and LISW and practices with a New York location noted in her profile.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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