Stefanie Moreno , LCSW

Stefanie Moreno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. With 10 years of clinical experience, she has focused her career on helping people process traumatic events, regulate intense emotions, and navigate the everyday demands of life.

Her background spans behavioral health and human services in both public and private sectors, including work in group homes, psychiatric facilities, and private practice. She brings experience with adolescents, adults, and families addressing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety and OCD, PTSD and trauma, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Stefanie draws from evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs. She takes a holistic view that considers the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit while attending to practical skills for coping and communication. Stefanie is a Virginia LCSW and holds license number VA LCSW 0904009261. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Stefanie Moreno

Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and obsessive thinking. CBT emphasizes changing thoughts and behaviors to improve daily functioning.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of impulsivity.

Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit for supporting clients who are ambivalent about change, such as those facing substance use, lifestyle adjustments, or behavior change goals. This approach emphasizes collaboration and the client’s own values to build motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stefanie works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques over time to find the best fit. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and other commitments while working with licensed professionals trained in these methods.