Stefanie Moreno , LCSW

Stefanie Moreno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. Stefanie takes a direct and compassionate approach so people can feel heard and make practical changes.

Her background includes work across behavioral health and human services in both public and private settings. She has experience in group home and psychiatric facility environments as well as private practice. That range gives her a clear sense of how hard everyday life can feel when emotions are intense or routines break down.

In sessions she uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and Imago relationship ideas. Stefanie aims to teach simple skills for managing strong feelings, improving communication, and breaking unhelpful patterns. She prefers short, doable steps clients can use between meetings.

She also supports people facing issues such as addiction, grief, body image concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, and sexual or intimacy-related worries. Stefanie pays attention to family of origin and blended family dynamics when they matter to presenting concerns.

People who want a practical, steady therapist often find her style useful. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and build tools for daily life. Stefanie looks to partner with clients as they work toward better coping and clearer choices.

Approaches that translate to online work

CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can include guided exercises and homework to practice new habits between meetings. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills through step-by-step coaching and skill practice that fit well into telehealth and messaging follow-ups. Motivational interviewing focuses on building motivation for change by exploring values and ambivalence in a collaborative way, which works well in conversational video or phone sessions.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. Goals and methods can be adjusted over time if something feels like a poor fit.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and interactive work. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers audio only. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or keeping momentum between longer appointments. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.