Stephanie Czarnecki, LCSW
LCSW specializing in trauma and recovery
- Trauma and addiction
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
About Stephanie Czarnecki
Stephanie Czarnecki is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a clinical social work license that qualifies her to provide psychotherapy and clinical care. With more than 10 years of hands-on experience, she works with people facing crisis, trauma, substance use and co-occurring conditions, as well as a broad range of mental and behavioral health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She has provided comprehensive patient care across settings, offering case management, individual and group therapy, marital and family therapy, anger management, medication coordination, long-term recovery planning, and suicide prevention education and intervention.
Her clinical work includes supporting individuals with OCD, ADHD/ADD, traumatic brain injury, and serious psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorders, and autism spectrum presentations. She brings practical experience addressing relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, and workplace or career-related stressors. Her practice also attends to compassion fatigue and other stresses common to helping professions.
Stephanie describes her style as warm, interactive, and collaborative. She emphasizes meeting people where they are, treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, and avoiding reductive labels. Diagnostic understanding informs individualized care rather than defining a person. Her approach is intentionally eclectic and tailored, often integrating cognitive behavioral techniques alongside other evidence-informed methods to build skills and promote lasting change. Treatment plans are developed together with each person, focusing on goals the individual chooses to pursue.
Her clinical work includes supporting individuals with OCD, ADHD/ADD, traumatic brain injury, and serious psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorders, and autism spectrum presentations. She brings practical experience addressing relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, and workplace or career-related stressors. Her practice also attends to compassion fatigue and other stresses common to helping professions.
Stephanie describes her style as warm, interactive, and collaborative. She emphasizes meeting people where they are, treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, and avoiding reductive labels. Diagnostic understanding informs individualized care rather than defining a person. Her approach is intentionally eclectic and tailored, often integrating cognitive behavioral techniques alongside other evidence-informed methods to build skills and promote lasting change. Treatment plans are developed together with each person, focusing on goals the individual chooses to pursue.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephanie Czarnecki have?
Stephanie Czarnecki has 10 years of professional experience providing direct clinical care and therapy.
Is Stephanie Czarnecki a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: IL LCSW 149025655, MO LCSW 2022025574.
In which languages does Stephanie Czarnecki provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Stephanie Czarnecki located?
Stephanie Czarnecki is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Stephanie Czarnecki as my therapist?
You can work with Stephanie Czarnecki through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephanie Czarnecki work with international clients?
Stephanie Czarnecki does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie Czarnecki cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Stephanie most often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered principles to shape online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training, which is effective for depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the pace and direction of work.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie works collaboratively to determine what fits best based on an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so treatment remains relevant and responsive to what the person wants to accomplish.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for flexibility around schedules, geography, and comfort with different formats. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different therapeutic techniques, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations.
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