Therapist profile
Stephanie Petersen, LCSW, LMSW
LCSW in Missouri and LMSW in Michigan - Family and parenting focus
Continue with StephanieAbout
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie Petersen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 14 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, addiction, and life transitions. Stephanie uses practical skills so people can manage problems day to day. She offers direct, clear help rather than abstract advice.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Oakland University and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. She has worked in hospital medical social work and home health settings. Since 2020 she has provided telehealth therapy from Missouri, and she draws on those clinical experiences when helping people cope with illness, caregiving stress, or chronic conditions.
In sessions she teaches coping skills and practical strategies. She often looks at thoughts and behaviors together, and uses mindfulness practices to reduce stress. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to change habits related to addiction or health choices.
She also pays attention to earlier life experiences and relationship patterns. That work can help with attachment concerns, abandonment, and intimacy-related issues. For parenting questions she helps individuals manage parenting stress and communication problems rather than running family sessions.
Outside of work she enjoys reading, traveling, movies, music, martial arts, gardening, and time with her French bulldogs. The tone she brings to sessions is direct and supportive, aimed at helping people practice new skills and reach concrete goals.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions aligned with those values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by shifting what matters more than trying to control every thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful daily demands.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to choose methods based on their goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. That may mean using mindfulness exercises one week and CBT skill practice the next, or combining short motivational interviewing conversations when someone is ready to change a habit.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports practicing skills between sessions in everyday life, since conversations and homework can link directly to a person’s real-world routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to home life?
She helps people work through parenting stress, family conflict, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and problems with communication.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using CBT and mindfulness to change thoughts and reduce stress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience, including hospital medical social work and home health roles prior to telehealth work beginning in 2020.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds LCSW in Missouri and LMSW in Michigan and practices with a base in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within her licensed jurisdictions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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