Stephanie Fagan , LICSW

Stephanie Fagan is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. She is a West Virginia LICSW and speaks English. She focuses on concerns that affect everyday life and well-being, including issues related to LGBT identity and postpartum struggles.

Stephanie aims to make sessions straightforward and down to earth. She encourages people to name what feels hard and to set small, practical goals. Conversations center on what is happening now and on steps that fit each person’s life.

Her approach is collaborative. Stephanie listens without judgment and helps clients sort priorities, try new ways of coping, and build on strengths they already have. She pays attention to how mood, relationships, and past hurt affect current choices.

Over her career she has worked with people facing a range of challenges such as chronic health concerns, communication problems, and trauma after abuse. She also supports those dealing with fertility, pregnancy, and the emotional shifts that follow childbirth.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for them. Stephanie aims to be practical, steady, and respectful while helping clients move toward clearer, more manageable days.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Many clients respond well to evidence-based techniques that focus on present challenges and practical skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete ways to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce worry and lift mood. Another useful approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories at a pace that feels tolerable and by building strategies to feel more stable day to day.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try approaches that match the client’s preferences and adjust the plan over time based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let clients have a face-to-face conversation from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a voice check-in feels easier. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter updates, quick coping suggestions, or when someone prefers typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, childcare, or health care routines.