Stephanie Fagan, LICSW

Stephanie Fagan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia with ten years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBTQ identities, as well as parenting challenges. Her work also addresses related issues such as postpartum mood changes, relationship and communication struggles, chronic illness and pain, and blended family dynamics.

Stephanie creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. She emphasizes practical support and collaborative problem solving, working with each person to identify goals and build strategies that fit their life and values. Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and Stephanie aims to offer steady guidance and encouragement throughout that process.

Her LICSW credential indicates advanced clinical training and independent practice as a social worker. Stephanie pairs that clinical foundation with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each client’s needs, whether the focus is coping with anxiety, healing from trauma, improving parenting skills, or managing mood and stress. She is available to provide therapy in English and practices locally in West Virginia.

Evidence-Based and Trauma-Informed Online Care

Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable progress. These approaches emphasize identifying patterns of thought and behavior, learning coping strategies, and practicing new skills to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. They are helpful for clients who want structured tools to manage everyday difficulties.

She also employs a trauma-informed approach when working with individuals affected by abuse or other traumatic experiences. This approach recognizes how trauma can influence emotions, relationships, and behavior, and it prioritizes pacing, safety, and the client’s sense of control while working toward healing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with each person to explore what feels most useful given their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts methods over time to better fit what the client needs.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible around work, family, and other commitments. These options also increase access for people who prefer remote care, live in rural areas, or need more frequent check-ins between sessions.