Stephanie Freeman, LCSW

North Carolina · 10 years in practice

Stephanie Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in North Carolina.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C011196 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1932707270 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Stephanie

Stephanie Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in North Carolina. She brings ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood changes, and other struggles. Her manner is warm and direct, aimed at making sessions clear and useful from the first meeting.

She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to uncover unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of behaving. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are part of her work when strong emotions or impulsive actions interfere with daily life.

Background and approach

Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change when habits feel stuck. Sessions look different depending on the need. Stephanie adapts conversations and goals to what each person wants to accomplish.

She focuses on simple, actionable steps that people can try between sessions and then review together. Her areas of focus include mood and anxiety concerns, substance use and addiction, grief and trauma, parenting and relationship struggles, and life transitions such as career change or caregiving stress. She also addresses issues like attachment, codependency, communication problems, and impulsivity.

People who come to her can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone paired with concrete strategies. Stephanie supports clients in setting realistic goals and tracking progress over time. If someone wants steady, practical help for everyday challenges, she aims to make therapy useful and doable.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Stephanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Relationship issues
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Young adult issues

Approaches Stephanie names

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Online support

How therapy approaches work online

Stephanie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on clear steps you can practice between sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive actions; it can be helpful when worry, anger, or sudden urges get in the way of daily life. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh options and find their own reasons to change, which is useful for substance use and other habits.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Stephanie collaborates with each person to identify goals and tries approaches that match those goals and preferences. Goals are revisited regularly so the plan can shift if something is not helping.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy or changing schedules. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversation when needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, skill reminders, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into real life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship problems, parenting struggles, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Therapy is warm and respectful with a practical focus. Sessions mix skill-building, goal setting, and conversational work to help people try new ways of coping.

What is Stephanie's professional background?

She has ten years of experience working in mental health and addiction-related care and uses evidence-informed approaches to support clients.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and practices with clients based in that state.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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