- Warm and direct
- Skills focused
- Goal oriented
About Stephanie
Stephanie Czarnecki is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience. She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life changes. Her manner is warm and collaborative, and she aims to meet people where they are.
Stephanie combines several therapeutic methods to match each person's needs. She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change thought patterns that get in the way. She also uses acceptance-based and mindfulness approaches to help with distress that can't be removed right away.
Her background includes crisis work, case management, and both individual and group therapy. She has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, substance use, and trauma. She has also supported people living with chronic pain, medical illness, and complex co-occurring conditions.
Stephanie favors a tailored plan created together. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and clearer goals that fit each person’s life. She emphasizes respect, compassion, and treating the person beyond any diagnosis.
People who choose Stephanie can expect a straightforward, interactive style. She works to help clients identify realistic changes, manage overwhelming emotions, and build strategies for daily challenges. Her aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Stephanie combines several therapeutic methods to match each person's needs. She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change thought patterns that get in the way. She also uses acceptance-based and mindfulness approaches to help with distress that can't be removed right away.
Her background includes crisis work, case management, and both individual and group therapy. She has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, substance use, and trauma. She has also supported people living with chronic pain, medical illness, and complex co-occurring conditions.
Stephanie favors a tailored plan created together. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and clearer goals that fit each person’s life. She emphasizes respect, compassion, and treating the person beyond any diagnosis.
People who choose Stephanie can expect a straightforward, interactive style. She works to help clients identify realistic changes, manage overwhelming emotions, and build strategies for daily challenges. Her aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take small steps toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behavior and mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach often used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past treatments, and what feels manageable. Together they test approaches and adjust the plan so it fits the person's needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for quicker check-ins when needed, and let people use strategies at home between sessions. Some approaches lend themselves to skill practice or structured exercises that translate well to remote sessions, while others may require adaptations. A licensed professional will explain what to expect and help arrange sessions that suit daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, and coping with health challenges among other concerns.
What is her approach to therapy?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She mixes client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and mindfulness strategies, and other approaches to fit each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience providing direct patient care and clinical therapy in a range of settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Illinois noted as IL LCSW and MO LCSW, and she practices from Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.