Stephanie Engel , LCSW

Stephanie Engel is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues, and depressive symptoms. Her practice often addresses life transitions and emotional patterns that interfere with daily functioning, using practical strategies to improve coping and resilience.

Engel emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and explore the beliefs and behaviors that contribute to distress, helping clients build skills for better emotional regulation and healthier relationships. Beginning therapy can be a significant step, and she acknowledges the courage involved in seeking support while guiding each person through the early stages of the process.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with those values, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, clients often develop practical tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experience. Techniques from mindfulness can reduce reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and support coping with chronic stress or pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie Engel works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions to take place via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access support from different locations within the state, and continue care when in-person meetings are not convenient.