Stephanie Charles, LCSW

Stephanie Charles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate addictions, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and periods of low motivation, while supporting growth in self-esteem and confidence. Stephanie approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths that can be built on to address current challenges.

Stephanie emphasizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she offers steady support throughout that process. Her practice centers on collaborative work that honors clients' goals and preferences while applying practical, evidence-informed strategies to foster change. Whether someone is managing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, mood difficulties, or career pressures, Stephanie aims to create a respectful and encouraging space where meaningful progress is possible.

Clients can expect a focused, compassionate approach that pairs professional skill with practical guidance to help them move forward, build resilience, and strengthen relationships over time.

Evidence-Informed Care and Online Sessions

Stephanie uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and everyday challenges - helping clients develop coping strategies, build emotional regulation skills, and improve overall functioning. She also employs relational and family-focused techniques that explore communication patterns and support healthier connections within couples and families, which can be especially useful for relationship conflicts and parenting concerns.

For clients facing motivation or behavior change related to addictions or life transitions, Stephanie integrates motivational strategies that encourage realistic goal-setting and gradual progress. Throughout treatment she works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options make it possible to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and to maintain continuity of support during life changes. Stephanie and other licensed professionals aim to make therapy practical, accessible, and aligned with each client’s day-to-day life.