Therapist profile
Stephanie Czarnecki, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and Family Concerns
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- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Stephanie
Stephanie Czarnecki is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and parenting concerns, among other issues. Stephanie also lists support for relationship and family difficulties, grief, and intimacy-related challenges.
Her background includes direct patient care, case management, individual and group therapy, and work with long-term recovery and medication management. She has worked with clients who have co-occurring conditions and serious mental health concerns such as bipolar disorder and dissociative disorder. Stephanie draws on a range of clinical settings to inform her work.
Her style is collaborative and conversational. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside other methods depending on the situation. Stephanie aims to understand symptoms rather than let a diagnosis define a person, and she involves clients in making treatment plans.
Sessions focus on practical skills and problem solving. That might include managing strong emotions, addressing addictive behaviors, or sorting out conflicts at home. She also offers assistance with coping skills for chronic illness, grief, and workplace stress.
People who choose her often want straightforward care that connects evidence-based techniques to everyday life. She describes her approach as flexible and adjusted to each person's goals. The initial steps are a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session to clarify objectives and next steps.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions around parenting or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to manage worry, low mood, and unhelpful habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distress tied to those memories.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust plans as needed. That makes it easier to find an approach that feels useful rather than fixed from the start.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue consistent sessions during busy periods and to practice skills in the settings where problems actually happen. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, or EMDR techniques to remote sessions while focusing on clear goals and practical tools.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach is collaborative and conversational, using cognitive behavioral techniques along with other modalities to meet each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience providing direct patient care and clinical therapy in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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