Stephanie Carvajal

Stephanie Carvajal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She works with individuals dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and career concerns. Stephanie offers a calm, supportive presence and practical guidance for next steps.

Stephanie has five years of clinical experience in community and medical settings. That work included crisis intervention and helping people manage symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related concerns. She has focused experience with family dynamics and early childhood development and holds related endorsements and program certifications in those areas.

Her sessions are described as nurturing and interactive. Stephanie draws on Client-Centered principles so people feel heard, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to build coping skills and new patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people find motivation for change.

In practice she blends brief problem-solving with safety planning and emotion-regulation skills when needed. Sessions typically look like a mix of talking, skill coaching, and setting small, achievable goals between visits. Stephanie also brings experience supporting people through adoption and foster-care concerns, family-of-origin issues, and caregiving stress.

She speaks English and Spanish and has worked in diverse community settings, including work related to infant and early childhood mental health. People interested in starting therapy can use the Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How her approaches translate to online work

Stephanie uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. That approach focuses on listening, reflection, and tailoring sessions to each person’s goals.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and to practice new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and work-related stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients have input on what feels useful and what should change.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options exist for remote care. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems actually happen, which can speed up real-world change.