Therapist profile
Stephanie Traver, LCSW, LISW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting
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- Trauma and attachment
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Stephanie
Stephanie Traver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 11 years of practice, based in New York. She focuses on family concerns, parenting needs, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar, anxiety, depression, and addiction issues. Stephanie also lists work with grief, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
She frames therapy as a straightforward, conversational process. Sessions often begin by looking at how thoughts and behaviors affect daily life. From there, she helps people choose small, practical changes and builds steps to manage ongoing stressors.
Much of her experience involves complex trauma and attachment difficulties. She supports people dealing with gambling-related problems and other addictive behaviors. Stephanie also helps with communication problems, codependency, and blended family issues linked to parenting and caregiving demands.
Her approach combines techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused work, attachment-based techniques, and client-centered strategies. That mix is used to increase awareness, regulate strong emotions, and try different ways of relating to others. Sessions include reflection, skill practice, and planning for real-life stresses.
Stephanie encourages practical steps to restore daily functioning and manage long-term problems. She works with adults who want to make changes in their thoughts, feelings, or behavior related to family and parenting roles. International clients may be supported in English, and she conducts work across her licensed jurisdictions as indicated.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when parenting or family roles feel overwhelming and you want to act more consistently with what matters to you.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections influence current behavior. It can be useful for people wanting to change how they relate to partners, parents, or other household members and to repair recurring interaction patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting what the person says, so they can find their own solutions. This approach supports clearer decision making around caregiving, boundaries, and communication.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals use the online setting to practice the same concrete skills as in-person work, such as emotion regulation exercises, behavior experiments, and planning for real-life family interactions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut, Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She focuses on parenting needs, blended family issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She helps individuals work through the pressures that come from family roles.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based techniques. The aim is to increase awareness and try small behavior or thinking changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with complex trauma, attachment issues, mood disorders, and addictions. That background guides her approach to parenting and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is based in New York. License details provided include NY LCSW and OH LISW in the supplied information.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Confirm session logistics and time zones when scheduling.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing tied to your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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