Stephanie Carvajal, LCSW

Stephanie Carvajal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in South Florida and an Infant Family Associate with over five years of experience in both community and medical settings. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, family dynamics, and experiences of abuse, bringing practical clinical skills informed by hands-on work across diverse populations.

Her background includes focused training in early childhood and family development, reflected in credentials such as the Nurturing Parenting Program Certification and an Infant Mental Health Endorsement. Those experiences have shaped a deep understanding of family systems, attachment, and the needs of caregivers and young children, alongside experience in trauma management and crisis intervention.

Stephanie’s therapeutic style is described as nurturing and interactive. She blends cognitive-behavioral methods, crisis intervention, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to create treatment plans tailored to each person. Sessions are designed to address immediate concerns while building long-term coping and resilience.

Outside of her professional work, Stephanie enjoys running and has participated in mission work in Haiti, Santo Domingo, and Nicaragua. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and approaches therapy as a partnership that empowers individuals to move toward their goals.

Approaches and Online Care for Family and Trauma

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people explore their feelings and clarify goals, and it is well suited to relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT helps people develop skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and changes in life by identifying patterns and trying new coping strategies.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method used to strengthen motivation for change. It is useful when clients feel uncertain about next steps, including in areas like parenting, career shifts, or managing difficult habits.

Stephanie will work collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. The choice of method is part of the therapeutic process and can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, support ongoing consistency, and access help from different locations.