Stephanie Southard, LCSW
New York LCSW guiding meaningful life change
- Evidence-based approaches
- Client-centered care
- Video phone chat messaging
About Stephanie Southard
Stephanie Southard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based on Long Island, New York, with 26 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients are met where they are and collaborative goals are developed around what they wish to accomplish.
Her approach is client-centered and grounded in evidence-based practices. She favors cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) because she emphasizes that managing thoughts and attitudes supports meaningful changes in behavior. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques, adapting methods to fit each person’s needs. Practical exercises and role-playing are often used to build skills and reinforce progress.
Stephanie addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem struggles, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, co-morbidity, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance addiction, feelings of emptiness, and family of origin matters.
She earned an MA in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1999 and continues to live on Long Island where she was born and raised. Outside of her professional life she enjoys reading, writing, crafting, and spending time at home with family and pets. Her passion is helping people build more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling lives with manageable stress and conflict, and she offers guidance and support throughout the therapeutic process. Services are available by video, phone, live chat, and in-app messaging.
Her approach is client-centered and grounded in evidence-based practices. She favors cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) because she emphasizes that managing thoughts and attitudes supports meaningful changes in behavior. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques, adapting methods to fit each person’s needs. Practical exercises and role-playing are often used to build skills and reinforce progress.
Stephanie addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem struggles, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, co-morbidity, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance addiction, feelings of emptiness, and family of origin matters.
She earned an MA in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1999 and continues to live on Long Island where she was born and raised. Outside of her professional life she enjoys reading, writing, crafting, and spending time at home with family and pets. Her passion is helping people build more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling lives with manageable stress and conflict, and she offers guidance and support throughout the therapeutic process. Services are available by video, phone, live chat, and in-app messaging.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephanie Southard have?
Stephanie Southard has 26 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Is Stephanie Southard a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 072535.
In which languages does Stephanie Southard provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Stephanie Southard located?
She is based in New York.
How can I work with Stephanie Southard as my therapist?
Clients can work with Stephanie Southard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephanie Southard work with international clients?
Yes, Stephanie Southard works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie Southard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Fit Your Needs?
People often ask whether online therapy can make a real difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that suits them best - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine. Each therapist is a licensed professional, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they need a different fit.
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