Stephanie Traver, LCSW, LISW
Practical, relationship-focused care for parents and individuals
Book with Stephanie- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in
- New York, Connecticut, Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Stephanie
Stephanie Traver is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 11 years of experience to her practice. She uses clear conversation and practical steps to help people facing trauma, mood challenges, anxiety, and parenting stress. She favors therapies that focus on values, relationships, and real-life skills.
Sessions often include noticing thoughts and behaviors, then choosing actions that match what matters most. That approach can help with depression, bipolar mood shifts, and overwhelming anxiety.
Background and approach
Stephanie also addresses trauma, attachment concerns, and addictive behaviors such as gambling. She helps people cope with life changes, grief, anger, and compassion fatigue. Work in sessions blends emotional understanding with concrete strategies to manage stress and improve daily functioning.
Parents who are feeling stuck or burned out can find a practical ally in her practice. She supports people navigating parenting needs, communication struggles, blended household dynamics, and caregiver stress. Conversations aim to make parenting demands more manageable and less draining.
Her background includes practice across New York and nearby states, and she holds both LCSW and LISW credentials. Sessions can use a mix of skill-building, mindfulness, and exploring attachment patterns to strengthen relationships and self-understanding.
What Stephanie works with
Everything Stephanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Stephanie helps people with.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Stephanie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes that matter to you.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current connections. It can help with attachment issues, relationship patterns, and understanding how early experiences affect parenting and caregiving.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their situation. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets you work face to face from a convenient location. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when written reflection feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit care into a busy parenting schedule or a changing routine.
Questions people ask about Stephanie
What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, and a wide range of stress-related issues. Parenting needs and attachment concerns are also frequent topics in sessions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style mixes values-based work, attachment awareness, and practical skill building. Sessions aim to connect what matters to everyday choices and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people with complex trauma, mood and anxiety conditions, and addictive behaviors.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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