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LCSW, LMSW

Stephanie Petersen, LCSW, LMSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Petersen is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of practical experience who blends evidence-based strategies and compassionate support. She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and draws on a background that includes medical social work and home health to inform a grounded, practical approach to care.

Background and approach

Stephanie emphasizes teaching coping skills and helping clients examine thought patterns to better understand themselves and move toward meaningful goals. Her work frequently addresses stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, life transitions, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting, intimacy-related issues, and ADHD.

She uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based methods alongside other therapies to tailor each plan to a person’s needs. In sessions she combines exploration of past experiences with skill-building, offering steady encouragement while supporting clients to practice changes in their daily lives.

Based in Michigan, Stephanie offers online formats that allow people to access therapy around their schedules. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys reading, travel, movies, music, martial arts, gardening, and time with her French bulldogs, bringing a down-to-earth presence to the therapeutic relationship.

How Stephanie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it can help people manage life changes, grief, and persistent worries by building meaningful routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to teach practical strategies for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and changing unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that support stress reduction and greater emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with clients to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, combining elements from different therapies when that best serves the work. The aim is to develop concrete skills and deeper insight in ways that feel personally relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity across life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured skill-building, reflective work, and coaching in a manner that adapts to each client’s needs and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, addiction, and ADHD among other areas.
Which therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach is eclectic with emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, and she also integrates ACT, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Stephanie has 14 years of professional experience, including work in medical social work and home health settings prior to offering telehealth therapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and is based in Michigan; her listed license details include MO LCSW 2020010894 and MI LMSW 6801093151.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services within the regions allowed by her licenses.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Michigan, Missouri

Languages

English

What Stephanie can help with

Stephanie Petersen works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Stephanie works with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Stephanie works with issues relating to grief and loss.

How Stephanie approaches therapy

Stephanie's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Michigan.