Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Stephanie Dudley, LCSW-C, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06208500
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 18380
- NPI
- 1235487059
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Stephanie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Attachment issues
About Stephanie
Stephanie Dudley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and LCSW-C licensed in Maryland with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues with self-esteem. She also focuses on attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, body image, and panic symptoms.
She speaks plainly in sessions and helps clients talk through what is happening day to day. Conversations focus on practical steps to manage mood, reduce panic, and improve communication. Sessions look at how money, work, and family pressures affect mood and behavior.
Her style adapts to each person's needs and goals. That means setting small, manageable steps, practicing new ways of interacting, and checking progress together. She will discuss options and plan with the client rather than imposing a single method.
Stephanie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, panic attacks, and problems with relationships and attachment. She pays attention to patterns that keep stress or shame active, and she helps people build clearer routines and coping strategies.
Her background includes a decade plus of clinical work across community and clinical settings. People who choose her typically want straightforward help with daily pressures, clarity about next steps, and concrete tools for communication and emotional regulation.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods work in remote sessions
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and thought patterns. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This approach is useful for panic symptoms, persistent worry, and low mood.Another regularly used method targets patterns in relationships and attachment. It helps people recognize how early attachment or abandonment experiences shape current reactions, and then practice new ways of communicating and setting boundaries. This is helpful for relationship strain, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to choose techniques based on current problems, goals, and personal preferences. Methods can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful during sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a work break or between appointments. Some formats also let clients use phone-only check-ins when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter update is needed.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Maryland
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem problems. Additional focuses include panic attacks, attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-oriented approach that emphasizes clear steps and skills practice. Conversations focus on everyday pressures like work, money, and family while checking progress together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people manage mood symptoms, panic, and relationship problems.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
Stephanie holds LCSW licensure in New Jersey and LCSW-C licensure in Maryland. Her listed location for this profile is New Jersey.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are paid through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers