- Anger management
- Trauma support
- Cognitive techniques
About Stephanie
Stephanie Czarnecki is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of direct clinical experience in Illinois. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues.
She has provided a range of services including individual therapy, group work, case management, and support for long-term recovery. Her background includes crisis intervention, medication management collaboration, and suicide prevention education.
Stephanie uses a practical, collaborative approach in sessions. She draws from several methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-based practices, dialectical skills, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.
Clients work on recognizing patterns that fuel anger, frustration, and avoidance. Stephanie helps people develop strategies for managing strong feelings, improving communication, and reducing relapse risk when addiction is involved.
She aims to treat each person with respect and to build treatment plans together. Stephanie notes that diagnoses do not define a person; understanding symptoms can guide problem-solving and planning for change.
Her experience also covers complex and co-occurring concerns such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, chronic pain and disability, and dissociative symptoms. She integrates practical coping tools with case management when needed to support everyday functioning.
How Stephanie uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that fuel anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anger, depression, and anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to reduce the hold of traumatic memories by using guided processing; it can help people who have trauma-related distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs shift, and she adapts treatment plans based on progress and feedback.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or parenting by removing travel time and enabling shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use techniques and homework in real-life settings between meetings. If you want to know which formats are offered, check the session options before scheduling.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, parenting, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using an eclectic mix of approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques to set clear goals and teach usable skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of direct clinical experience providing individual and group therapy, crisis management, and case management.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.