- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Goal focused work
About Stefanie
Stefanie Kincaid is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and anger. She frames therapy as a practical collaboration that looks at life patterns and small changes that add up over time.
She asks questions to clarify what matters most to each person. Stefanie treats the client as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps that can be practiced between meetings.
Her approach uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and manage intense emotions. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to set realistic goals and keep momentum.
Stefanie pays attention to how relationships, identity, and life transitions affect daily stress and anger. She helps people recognize patterns such as impulsivity, control issues, or isolation, and then practices skills to respond differently. Practical skill-building and short-term planning are common parts of her sessions.
Clients who want straightforward, skills-based support tend to do well with her style. Stefanie encourages steady progress through small, repeatable practices that fit into busy lives. She provides guidance while helping people test what works for them.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Stefanie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and actions. CBT is practical and helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and mood difficulties. Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive responses. DBT tools can be useful when anger flares or when someone struggles with intense reactions.She also draws on motivational interviewing to clarify values and boost readiness for change, and on solution-focused techniques to set achievable short-term goals. Working together, the therapist and client decide which mix of methods fits the person’s needs and goals. That choice is part of the work rather than a fixed prescription.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit regular meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when life gets hectic. Some formats also require less bandwidth or camera time, which can help when someone only needs a brief skills review or a focused planning session.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, motivation, anger, and related concerns such as relationship strain and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work that emphasizes clear goals and steps. Sessions combine thought work and emotion regulation with short-term planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience supporting adults with mood, stress, trauma, and motivation concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.