Stephanie Petersen, LCSW, LMSW

Compassionate LCSW blending CBT and mindfulness

CBT and mindfulness
Telehealth and phone sessions
Support for life changes

About Stephanie Petersen

Stephanie Petersen is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience helping people navigate stress, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice. Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Oakland University and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University, and her background includes medical social work in hospital settings as well as home health care.

Stephanie has provided telehealth therapy since 2020, including work based in Missouri, and she practices in Michigan while holding licensure in both states. She takes an eclectic approach to care, with particular emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness methods to teach practical coping skills. Her work addresses anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, self-esteem, family and relationship conflict, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, and a broad range of life stressors.

In sessions she helps individuals explore past experiences, identify unhelpful thought patterns, and develop concrete strategies for managing emotions and behavior. Stephanie aims to be a supportive, nonjudgmental partner in the change process while helping people set and reach meaningful goals. Outside of work she enjoys reading, travel, movies, music, martial arts, gardening, and time with her French bulldogs, and she brings that same warm energy and practical focus to therapy.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Stephanie Petersen have?

Stephanie Petersen has 14 years of experience.

Is Stephanie Petersen a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: LCSW and LMSW. Her license details are MO LCSW 2020010894 and MI LMSW 6801093151.

In which languages does Stephanie Petersen provide therapy?

Stephanie Petersen provides therapy in English.

Where is Stephanie Petersen located?

Stephanie Petersen is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Stephanie Petersen as my therapist?

You can work with Stephanie Petersen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Stephanie Petersen work with international clients?

Stephanie Petersen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stephanie Petersen 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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonreactive attention to thoughts and feelings, which can reduce emotional reactivity and support coping with chronic stress, grief, and addictive behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, combines acceptance skills with values-driven action - helping people tolerate difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, plus options for live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of support across distance. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same evidence-informed interventions through these formats, allowing for consistent skill-building, emotional support, and goal-focused work without the need for in-person visits.

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