Stephanie Freeman

Stephanie Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She brings ten years of experience helping people cope with mood changes, stress, and substance concerns. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, and she aims to create a calm space for people to talk through difficult moments.

She uses practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are included when people need help managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping. Motivational interviewing is used to support decisions about change, especially around substance use or other life shifts.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps. Stephanie tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than following a fixed script. She listens for what matters most and helps people build skills they can use between meetings.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship strain, grief, and parenting stress. She also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and addictions. Common additional themes include attachment and family of origin issues, boundaries and codependency, and problems with impulsivity or guilt.

Stephanie frames therapy as a partnership. She helps people set realistic goals, build coping strategies, and make practical changes that fit their lives.

How these approaches work in online therapy

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing new skills and trying simple behavioral changes between sessions.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication when feelings feel overwhelming.

Motivational interviewing is a conversational approach that supports people who are weighing change. It focuses on the client's own values and goals to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or starting new habits.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing to work well in remote sessions while focusing on practical tools people can use day to day.