Stephanie Carvajal, LCSW

Stephanie Carvajal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing family stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and brings five years of clinical work in community and medical settings. Stephanie aims to create a warm, interactive space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

She draws on practical methods that help with day-to-day coping and decision making. Stephanie uses client-centered conversation to follow each person’s priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior strategies to build emotional skills.

Her background includes work with early childhood and family concerns, plus experience in crisis intervention. That experience informed certifications in the Nurturing Parenting Program and an Infant Mental Health Endorsement. Those roles shaped her focus on attachment, parenting challenges, and family dynamics.

In sessions she blends goal-focused tools with motivational interviewing to support change. She helps people manage trauma, address grief, and handle parenting or caregiver stress. Stephanie also works on issues such as body image, abandonment, blended family challenges, and relationship communication.

Outside of work she enjoys running and mission trips, which reflect her hands-on approach to helping others. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How client-centered and skills-based approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist reflects what you say and helps you set goals that matter to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that get in the way. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills to help when emotions feel intense.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That process can include trying different skills and checking in about what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins or more flexible timing compared with in-person visits, which can help maintain consistent progress over time.