Stephanie Borgono , LCSW

Stephanie Borgono is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, and ADHD. She often focuses on issues common to women and supports people working through the emotional strain of major transitions. Her manner is warm and practical, aimed at clear steps rather than long theory talks.

In sessions she helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build skills to respond differently. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to break down problems into manageable parts. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Solution-focused strategies help set short-term goals and track progress.

Her background includes almost two decades of clinical practice in New Jersey as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience includes working with mood concerns, anxiety disorders, and coping after separation or major life events. She also has experience addressing body image, communication problems, codependency, and impulsivity.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that combines skill-building with practical problem solving. Conversations aim to be straightforward and useful, with homework or small experiments when helpful. She tailors the pace and tools to what each person needs.

Stephanie offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging for flexibility. She speaks English and provides care to people located in New Jersey, using a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Stephanie commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood; sessions focus on practical skills and steps to test new behaviors. Mindfulness therapy is offered to help reduce reactivity and sharpen attention with simple breathing and grounding practices that can be used any time. Solution-focused therapy centers on setting small, achievable goals and tracking progress so people see tangible changes quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try a mix of techniques to find what fits. That collaborative process lets clients shape the plan and adjust it as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more practical. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is useful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat and texting are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and fit therapy into a busy life.