Stefanie Moreno , LCSW

Stefanie Moreno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience. She has built a career in behavioral health and human services across both public and private settings, including group homes, psychiatric facilities, and private practice, bringing practical knowledge from each environment to her therapeutic work.

Her clinical focus includes helping people process traumatic events, build skills for regulating emotions, and manage the day-to-day demands of life. Stefanie works with adolescents, adults, and families on a wide range of concerns such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting and co-parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem struggles, bipolar and mood disorders, and attention difficulties.

She integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor treatment to each person. Stefanie values a holistic perspective that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, and she emphasizes collaborative, strengths-based work to support clients as they navigate change and healing. Therapy is provided in English and delivered with attention to practical goals and day-to-day coping strategies.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for changing behaviors and improving mood. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills - tools that can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing is another component of her approach, focused on building motivation and commitment to change by exploring individual values and ambivalence in a nonjudgmental way. This approach can support progress with habits, addictions, and other areas where change feels challenging.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stefanie works collaboratively with each person and with licensed professionals where appropriate to determine which strategies best match a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and some interactions can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access therapists without travel, while still engaging in structured, goal-focused care.