Stephanie Engel, LCSW

Stephanie Engel is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina. She has 12 years of professional experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation problems, and depression. She encourages taking the first step and recognizes that starting therapy often takes courage.

Her approach combines practical strategies with attention to values and daily habits. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness.

Stephanie also brings solution-focused and motivational interviewing strategies into sessions. These help people set small, achievable goals and stay connected to what matters to them. She works collaboratively, tailoring plans to an individual’s pace and needs.

She has additional experience addressing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and isolation or loneliness. Stephanie also supports people dealing with communication problems, guilt, shame, impulsivity, mood disorders, social anxiety, and challenges common in midlife and military-influenced transitions.

Conversations in sessions are straightforward and practical. Stephanie aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through feelings, explore realistic steps, and track progress over time.

Using practical therapies in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful actions even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice patterns of thinking that fuel distress and then practice different behaviors and coping skills to change outcomes. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to identify which strategies fit their goals and daily life. She blends techniques over time so the plan evolves as needs change and progress is noticed.

Confirm available session formats before booking, as the therapist's profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and homework tools between meetings to support steady progress.