Stefanie Moreno, LCSW

Stefanie Moreno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who brings a decade of experience to her clinical work. She holds both a bachelor and a master degree in social work and has developed a practice focused on helping people process traumatic events, regulate intense emotions, and navigate everyday life demands.

Her background spans public and private behavioral health settings, group homes, psychiatric facilities, and private practice, giving her a broad perspective on care across systems. She has specialized training in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TI-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, psychoanalytic approaches, crisis intervention, family systems therapy, and strengths-based therapy. That training supports work with adolescents, adults, and families facing depression, anxiety and OCD, PTSD and trauma, grief, co-parenting and divorce, parent-child conflict, and suicide-related concerns.

Stefanie takes a holistic view that considers the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit while emphasizing practical skills and coping strategies. She is experienced addressing a wide range of concerns including stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, ADHD and mood disorders, and caregiver and blended family issues. Stefanie aims to build collaborative relationships that help clients move toward meaningful change and improved daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Stefanie Moreno

Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for strong emotions and relationship challenges. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients need support finding personal motivation for change, commonly applied in work on addiction, lifestyle shifts, and goal-setting.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stefanie collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, tailoring interventions so the chosen methods fit the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Stefanie includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, attend sessions from different locations, and integrate therapy into everyday life while working with a licensed professional.