Stephanie Carvajal

Stephanie Carvajal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing anger, stress, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings five years of hands-on experience from community and medical settings. Stephanie aims to make sessions feel supportive and practical for everyday life.

She focuses on common struggles like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and family conflict. She also assists with parenting concerns, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care issues, and work-career stress. Stephanie uses straightforward tools to help people feel more in control and less overwhelmed.

Her background includes work with early childhood development and family dynamics. That work led to certifications such as the Nurturing Parenting Program Certification and an Infant Mental Health Endorsement. She also has experience providing crisis intervention and helping people process traumatic events.

In session she uses a nurturing, interactive style. She draws from client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill practice, and short-term goals that fit each person’s life.

Outside of work she enjoys running and mission trips, with past service in Haiti, Santo Domingo, and Nicaragua. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel hard and aims to help clients feel empowered to take the next step toward change.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Stephanie often uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person’s values and goals. This approach involves listening closely, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping sessions around what the client wants to change. It works well for people who want a collaborative, goal-focused experience.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT provides simple exercises and homework to practice between sessions, useful for managing anger, anxiety, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy ideas are another tool she brings in for emotion regulation and coping skills when feelings feel intense.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Stephanie will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans as progress is made so work stays practical and relevant.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about available session types when you start so you can choose what fits your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are more convenient.