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Stephanie Hrit, LMSW, LCSW

Practical support for anxiety and life changes

6 years in practice · based in North Carolina · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Hrit is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings six years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on anxiety and stress as well as trauma, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She aims to make the first steps easier for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Her approach centers on clear, practical conversation. She listens without judgment and adapts discussion to each person's situation.

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Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what feels workable for the client. Stephanie often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot patterns of thinking that worsen anxiety or low mood. She also draws on dialectical behavior skills to teach emotional regulation and coping tools that can be used day to day.

Mindfulness techniques are used when helpful to slow down racing thoughts and build present-moment focus. She values motivational interviewing when someone needs help clarifying goals and finding small, doable steps toward them. Client-centered conversation shapes the overall tone, keeping the client's priorities in view while selecting strategies that fit their life.

Stephanie practiced in Michigan and now holds licensure in North Carolina. She works with adults seeking support for stress, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns, and adapts session formats to what works best for each person.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist creates a respectful space where the person's concerns guide each session and goals come from what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety or low mood. It includes practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping. Skills often cover emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for high-stress moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That way the plan fits the client's needs and preferences rather than being one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people see and hear each other for deeper conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simple check-in. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief updates, skill practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help make therapy fit into busy schedules and different daily realities.
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Questions people ask

What types of concerns can be addressed here?
Stephanie works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on related concerns such as abandonment, body image, codependency, and divorce and separation.
How would therapy feel in a session with her?
Sessions are client-centered and conversational. Expect practical talk, goal setting, and skill-building rather than long lectures.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her work has included helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and motivation problems.
Which credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds a Licensed Master Social Worker (MI LMSW) credential and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC LCSW) credential in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Michigan, North Carolina
Languages
English

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