Therapist
Stephanie Plasencia
LCSW
Compassionate practical therapy for life’s transitions
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- Evidence-based approaches
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Focus on coping skills
About Stephanie
She emphasizes real, usable strategies rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Therapy often includes processing difficult experiences, developing coping skills, and practicing communication techniques. Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on trauma, stress, and life transitions.
Her background includes five years in a clinical role as an LCSW in New York, and extensive earlier experience across schools, crisis services, outpatient mental health, inpatient psychiatry, correctional settings, healthcare, and community programs. That variety informs how she adapts interventions to different daily realities and routines.
Stephanie is bilingual in English and Spanish, and she supports parents, caregivers, and individuals dealing with parenting challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness, disability, and related concerns. She also works with people facing attachment, abandonment, and communication difficulties.
Parents who are worried about a child's behavior or a family member's mood can expect straightforward guidance and gentle coaching. She encourages collaboration and aims to make sessions useful and approachable, with room for humor when it helps relationships and healing.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills through structured exercises, role plays, and homework that help manage anxiety, stress, and chronic health concerns. Another approach centers on processing trauma and difficult memories through paced conversation and grounding practices that reduce overwhelming emotions and increase present-moment control.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. Expect discussion about what feels useful and what needs to change so sessions stay focused on real-life improvements.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during work breaks. It can also help when someone prefers speaking without video or needs a session that uses less bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well through remote sessions, keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, attachment concerns, and autism-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on building coping tools, processing difficult experiences, and improving communication in everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years in her current clinical role, plus earlier experience across schools, crisis services, healthcare, inpatient psychiatry, correctional settings, and community programs.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York and provides services from that location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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