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Stephanie Fredericka, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Fredericka is an LCSW who draws on a decade of clinical experience to guide people through stress, anxiety, ADHD, mood concerns, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes an empathetic, strength-focused style that begins by meeting each person where they are and shaping a plan around their goals and resources. Her work often addresses depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting struggles, and coping with the psychological effects of major changes such as the COVID-19 period.

Her clinical orientation centers on cognitive behavioral strategies blended with solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas, allowing for practical skill-building alongside exploration of deeper patterns. Stephanie aims to create a calm, reflective space that supports clients as they develop coping tools, rebuild routines around sleep and eating, manage attention and mood differences, and navigate career or identity-related concerns.

She offers services to people located in New Jersey and communicates in English, bringing a steady, collaborative presence to the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Stephanie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, attention difficulties, and sleep disruption. CBT focuses on practical skills and is often useful for people seeking measurable changes in daily functioning.

She also integrates psychodynamic ideas to explore recurring emotional patterns and relational themes that can contribute to distress. This perspective supports deeper self-understanding alongside symptom-focused work. Solution-focused therapy complements these approaches by highlighting strengths and small, achievable steps toward client-defined goals.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie approaches this collaboratively. She works with each client to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time so the work aligns with personal goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or when in-person meetings are difficult, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and career or self-esteem matters.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is warm and nurturing, emphasizing cognitive behavioral techniques along with solution-focused and psychodynamic elements to combine skill-building with exploration of underlying patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 10 years of experience working with children, adults, and families across a broad set of concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey with license number NJ LCSW 44SC05705900 and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered online?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and availability.
How are therapy costs handled?
Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

What Stephanie can help with

Stephanie Fredericka works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Stephanie works with children, adults and families.

Stephanie works with clients coping with anxiety.

How Stephanie approaches therapy

Stephanie's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey, with 10 years of clinical experience.