Therapist profile
Stephanie Engel, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Stress and Anger-focused care
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C009486
- NPI1659680353
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Engel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes in straightforward, practical sessions.
She focuses on helping people name what they are feeling and take steps that fit their life. Sessions emphasize clear communication, problem solving, and building motivation. Stephanie concentrates on small, doable strategies rather than long lectures or jargon.
Her background includes work with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, and issues that can accompany midlife transitions. She also brings experience with mood disorders, social anxiety and phobia, impulsivity, isolation, guilt and shame, and matters facing veterans and service members.
Clinically she uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to help people notice patterns, test new responses, and set achievable goals.
In sessions she aims to be direct and practical. Conversations tend to center on what is getting in the way of daily functioning and what small changes might reduce overwhelm. People who want clear steps to manage temper, handle workplace frustration, or reduce simmering resentment may find this style useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches work during online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It supports choosing actions that matter despite difficult emotions, which can be useful for repeated anger or resentment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks for the connections between thoughts, actions, and feelings and tests small behavior changes to reduce reactive responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower physiological arousal and increase awareness of early anger cues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their situation and goals. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan based on what actually works for daily life.
The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during busy periods. They also allow some people to practice skills in the settings where anger and stress typically arise. If you need a shorter check-in or prefer exercises that don't require being on camera, ask about available formats when you schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes to help people recognize triggers and practice different responses.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and direct, using brief skills practice, problem solving, and goal setting rather than long theoretical explanations.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.