- Anger management
- Addictions support
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie White is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with addictions, LGBTQ+ concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Stephanie works in straightforward, person-focused ways. She listens without judgment and helps people name what is happening when anger or resentment builds. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, not on labels or promises.
Her background includes work in juvenile treatment, addiction services, psychiatric services, special education settings, and Veterans Affairs. That range of settings shaped how she approaches problems that mix mood, stress, and interpersonal strain.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that keep problems going, and Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and resolve mixed feelings about change. These methods guide how she helps people manage anger, control issues, and communication problems.
Typical topics she addresses include divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and mood disorders alongside the primary concerns listed earlier. Work in these areas often includes setting concrete goals, practicing new responses, and checking progress each session.
People who want to start complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Stephanie uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and she offers services in English for people located in Pennsylvania.
How her online approaches translate to sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the person, letting the conversation follow the concerns they bring and building from those priorities. This helps when anger feels tied to relationships or parenting demands.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces practical experiments to test new responses. It is useful for tackling patterns that lead to repeated outbursts or ongoing resentment.
Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel stuck decide what change feels worthwhile and realistic. It is often used alongside other methods to boost commitment to new ways of responding to anger or addiction triggers.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and choose methods together so sessions match the person's needs and what they want to accomplish.
The specific session formats offered are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques so practical skills and planning carry over into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns are addressed?
She helps with losing temper, building resentment, and living alongside someone elses anger, plus related issues like communication problems and control issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in a practical, goal-focused way.
How much experience does she have?
Stephanie has 15 years of professional experience working across juvenile treatment, addiction services, psychiatric services, special education, and Veterans Affairs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a PA LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions get paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.