Stephanie Traver, LCSW, LISW
Experienced social worker for trauma and families
- Family and trauma focus
- Parenting support
- International clients welcome
About Stephanie Traver
Stephanie Traver is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 11 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials, indicating advanced training and licensure to provide clinical social work services across care settings. Her practice emphasizes work with complex trauma, attachment difficulties, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and gambling addiction, and she offers both individual and family therapy with attention to parenting needs.
Stephanie uses reflective discussion to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to set practical goals for change. She collaborates with clients to develop manageable plans for coping with external stressors and for addressing long term concerns, tailoring strategies to each person and family. Her approach supports building awareness and insight so clients can take intentional steps forward in their lives.
Stephanie welcomes those seeking to improve relationships, manage symptoms, strengthen parenting skills, or recover from trauma, and she aims to support sustainable improvements in daily functioning and overall quality of life. She brings a patient, goal-oriented style focused on real-world progress and resilience.
Stephanie uses reflective discussion to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to set practical goals for change. She collaborates with clients to develop manageable plans for coping with external stressors and for addressing long term concerns, tailoring strategies to each person and family. Her approach supports building awareness and insight so clients can take intentional steps forward in their lives.
Stephanie welcomes those seeking to improve relationships, manage symptoms, strengthen parenting skills, or recover from trauma, and she aims to support sustainable improvements in daily functioning and overall quality of life. She brings a patient, goal-oriented style focused on real-world progress and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephanie Traver have?
Stephanie Traver has 11 years of professional experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy.
Is Stephanie Traver a licensed therapist?
Yes. Stephanie holds LCSW and LISW credentials. Her license details include NY LCSW 085662 and OH LISW I.2204006.
In which languages does Stephanie Traver provide therapy?
Stephanie provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephanie Traver located?
Stephanie is located in New York.
How can I work with Stephanie Traver as my therapist?
You can work with Stephanie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephanie Traver work with international clients?
Yes, Stephanie works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie Traver 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 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.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Stephanie integrates evidence-informed methods to address a range of concerns in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify personal values and accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in close relationships and helps people and families develop safer, more secure connections; it is particularly relevant for attachment issues, trauma, and family conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and empowered to explore their own solutions, making it helpful for building self-esteem and navigating relationship or parenting challenges.Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy stays practical and relevant. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different models to fit each client.
Online therapy with Stephanie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support at times that work best for the client.