Stephanie Van Ingen, LCSW

Stephanie Van Ingen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with more than 20 years of experience delivering mental health care to people across the lifespan. She approaches her work as a developmentalist, viewing each person as the product of a full life story and tailoring support to where someone is in their current stage.

Her clinical background includes work with clients aged 2 to 80 in a wide range of settings, including outpatient and inpatient programs, treatment facilities, hospitals, schools, and residential environments. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, noting that research highlights the client-therapist connection as a primary driver of progress. For her, creating safety and comfort within that relationship is essential before any technique can be effective.

Stephanie practices an eclectic, evidence-informed approach, drawing from Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused methods, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Dyadic Developmental Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and psychodynamic techniques to meet each client’s unique needs. As an LCSW, she combines clinical training with practical experience to support individuals, couples, and families.

She offers flexible communication options including video, messaging, phone, or live chat, and is available for regular contact. Stephanie is committed to collaborating with clients to move toward their goals and welcomes daily communication when appropriate.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Stephanie commonly uses Person-Centered Therapy, which focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore their feelings and values so they can make meaningful changes. This approach supports issues such as self-esteem, relationship concerns, and general life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps people identify and adjust patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. When trauma is central to a client’s concerns, Trauma-Focused CBT techniques are used to address traumatic memories and their impact in a measured, supportive way.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and together they decide which techniques will be most helpful. The therapist adapts methods over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy with a licensed professional provides flexibility in how and when care happens. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support during life transitions.