Stephanie Freeman , LCSW

Stephanie Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and life transitions. Her background also includes work with parenting and caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems within blended families, and impulsivity.

Her counseling style is warm, compassionate, and respectful. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to create individualized treatment plans that reflect each person's strengths, values, and goals. Stephanie adapts the pace and focus of sessions to meet specific needs, whether the priority is symptom reduction, building coping skills, improving relationships, or supporting recovery from addiction.

Stephanie emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding clients through the sometimes difficult first steps toward change while honoring their autonomy and readiness. She aims to help people develop practical strategies they can use in daily life and to foster long-term resilience and well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems by teaching practical coping strategies and new ways of responding to difficult situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that strengthens a person’s own motivation to change. It is commonly used when people feel ambivalent about making changes, including with addictions and lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie Freeman works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage ongoing responsibilities. These formats let licensed professionals deliver consistent support and practical skill-building in ways that suit different lifestyles and circumstances.