Stefanie Moreno, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Stefanie

Stefanie Moreno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. Stefanie aims to make therapy practical and clear, so parents can find ways to cope and make changes that fit their daily lives.

Her background spans public and personal behavioral health, group homes, psychiatric settings, and independent practice. That mix gives her experience with different family dynamics and crises.

Background and approach

She has worked with adolescents, adults, and family units on issues like grief, parenting conflicts, and trauma. In sessions she uses straightforward methods to help people manage emotions and handle day-to-day challenges. Stefanie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for mood and behavior change.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Imago Relationship Therapy for relational repair. Stefanie describes a holistic view that links mental and physical wellbeing. She helps clients build practical routines for sleeping, eating, and stress management.

Parents often focus on communication, boundaries, and coping during life transitions. People who choose her can expect a collaborative, skill-focused style. She prioritizes clear goals and step-by-step strategies.

Stefanie works with each family to tailor tools that match their situation and values.

How specific approaches guide online family and parenting work

Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help parents and individuals notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on small, practical changes in thinking and routine that can reduce anxiety and lift mood.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills are useful for managing strong reactions and improving family interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. This is a collaborative conversation about what would help most for parenting, relationships, or individual concerns.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. These formats allow parents to work on skills from home and use messaging between sessions for brief check-ins. The variety of options supports flexible, ongoing care that fits busy family life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Stefanie commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family problems. Parenting, grief, addictions, sleep and eating concerns are also within her focus.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and skills-focused. She aims to teach concrete strategies parents can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience in behavioral health settings, including group homes, psychiatric facilities, and independent practice.

What credentials and region are associated with her practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, VA LCSW 0904009261, and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer online?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

What steps are required to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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