Stephanie Casto, LICSW

Stephanie Casto is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Registered Play Therapist practicing in West Virginia. As an LICSW she has advanced clinical training in assessment and treatment, and as a Registered Play Therapist she brings developmentally appropriate techniques for working with children. She is also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - an evidence-based approach designed to help children and adolescents and their caregivers process traumatic experiences.

With five years of clinical experience, Stephanie has worked with clients across the lifespan, including children, teens, and adults, in both agency settings and private practice. Much of her work has centered on complex trauma stemming from abuse and neglect, and she applies a trauma-informed lens to help clients build emotional regulation skills and process difficult memories so past events do not prevent progress toward meaningful goals.

Stephanie also supports people coping with depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and anger management. She approaches care with compassion and practical strategies, collaborating with clients to identify strengths and develop tools for moving toward a more fulfilling life.

Trauma-focused approaches and online care

Stephanie commonly integrates Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured approach designed to help children, adolescents, and their caregivers process traumatic experiences and build coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie collaborates with each client to evaluate needs, goals, and personal preferences so together they can choose methods that fit the client’s situation and pace. This collaborative process helps tailor interventions to what will be most helpful for the individual or family.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are scheduled and attended. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or engage through live chat and text-based messaging, which can make regular care easier to maintain around work, school, and caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver consistent, evidence-informed support while accommodating each client’s life and availability.