Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Stephanie Plasencia, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 104018
- NPI
- 1013823566
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New York
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Plasencia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with five years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She speaks both English and Spanish and practices in New York.
She focuses on practical, everyday steps people can use to feel steadier. Sessions cover building coping tools, processing difficult experiences, and improving communication. She also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to aging.
Stephanie has worked across a range of settings including outpatient mental health, crisis services, healthcare, schools, inpatient psychiatry, correctional settings, and community programs. That variety informs a straightforward approach that aims to be useful in daily life. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on symptoms and functioning.
Sessions often include talking through what is happening now, identifying patterns that cause stress, and practicing skills to manage emotional reactions. Parents can expect support with parenting stress and strategies to help children when appropriate. She also helps people facing big life transitions or the impact of medical and caregiving challenges.
Stephanie uses clear language and practical tools rather than clinical jargon. She invites collaboration on goals and methods so therapy fits day-to-day demands. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and handle everyday pressures. Another approach involves trauma-informed methods that help people process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and mixing strategies when necessary so therapy fits the client rather than the other way around.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or making it easier to keep regular appointments while managing caregiving or health demands. A clear plan for sessions and goals helps make online work practical and focused without promising particular formats.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on building coping skills and improving daily functioning. Sessions emphasize clear steps, problem solving, and communication strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a clinician. Her background includes work in outpatient services, crisis care, healthcare, schools, inpatient psychiatry, correctional settings, and community programs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers