Stephanie Czarnecki, LCSW
Trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Trauma and addiction
- Collaborative treatment planning
- 10 years experience
About Stephanie Czarnecki
Stephanie Czarnecki is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 10 years of direct patient care and clinical therapy experience. She brings focused expertise in crisis management, trauma, substance use and co-occurring conditions, alongside a broad range of mental and behavioral health concerns. Her professional background includes case management, individual and group therapy, marital and family therapy, anger management, coordination of medication management, long-term recovery planning, and suicide prevention education and intervention.
She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD/ADD, and has experience supporting individuals with serious mental health diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorders, traumatic brain injury, and autism spectrum conditions. Stephanie’s clinical manner is warm and interactive; she emphasizes meeting clients where they are and treating each person with dignity, respect, and compassion. Rather than defining a person by a diagnosis, she uses diagnostic information as a guide to shape individualized treatment strategies.
Her approach is intentionally eclectic and tailored to the individual, often incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques among other evidence-based methods. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively to reflect a person’s goals and readiness for change. Stephanie focuses on practical, individualized strategies that promote recovery, resilience, and meaningful progress over time.
She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD/ADD, and has experience supporting individuals with serious mental health diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorders, traumatic brain injury, and autism spectrum conditions. Stephanie’s clinical manner is warm and interactive; she emphasizes meeting clients where they are and treating each person with dignity, respect, and compassion. Rather than defining a person by a diagnosis, she uses diagnostic information as a guide to shape individualized treatment strategies.
Her approach is intentionally eclectic and tailored to the individual, often incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques among other evidence-based methods. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively to reflect a person’s goals and readiness for change. Stephanie focuses on practical, individualized strategies that promote recovery, resilience, and meaningful progress over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephanie Czarnecki have?
Stephanie Czarnecki has 10 years of clinical experience providing direct patient care and therapy.
Is Stephanie Czarnecki a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149025655 and MO LCSW 2022025574.
In which languages does Stephanie Czarnecki provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Stephanie Czarnecki located?
Stephanie Czarnecki is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Stephanie Czarnecki as my therapist?
You can work with Stephanie Czarnecki through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephanie Czarnecki work with international clients?
Stephanie Czarnecki does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie Czarnecki cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and focus on meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies and reshapes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many other concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing of distressing memories and can be effective for people coping with PTSD or complex trauma.Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie uses a collaborative method to align technique with a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists work together with clients to adjust methods over time and select interventions that feel most useful for the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for engaging in treatment through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints, and support continuity of treatment when in-person meetings are not feasible.
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