Stephanie Freeman, LCSW

Stephanie Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she is trained to provide psychotherapy and practical support for people facing emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Her work spans a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and parenting issues, anger and self-esteem struggles, career changes, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and codependency.

She brings a warm, compassionate style to sessions and emphasizes treating each person with respect. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing so that conversations and treatment plans are tailored to each person’s unique needs. Stephanie focuses on practical skills, clearer communication patterns, and goals that matter to the individual, while adapting methods to fit different life circumstances and stages.

Seeking change takes courage, and Stephanie aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps toward a more fulfilling life. She offers collaborative care designed to meet specific goals and to build lasting tools for coping and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Stephanie Freeman uses several evidence-informed methods to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, and impulsivity. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, commonly used in addiction and behavior change work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve. That collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend appointments from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor support to individual concerns.