About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist licensed in North Carolina with over 7 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorders. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm and compassionate. I believe in treating anyone with respect. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Grief , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Blended Family Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing

Years of Experience: 7

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NC LCSW C011196


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephanie Freeman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She allows me to feel comfortable to talk to her about anything, truly makes me feel equal to her and doesn't judge me on my expressed thoughts..I really enjoy her as my therapist..I already have recommended teen counseling to my coworker who just signed up because I believe in this so much

Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd

Stephanie is truly amazing! She listens with sincerity and gives honest feedback. She also asks such thought provoking questions! I’m learning so much about myself because of Stephanie.

Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

A wonderful therapist. Definitely worked with me to find the light through some dark times in my life and find the origin of the clouds above my head wish have me the power to raise above them, keep them away and remain on the clear side of things. 10/10 would recommend this professional's services.

Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Stephanie is amazing. She gives me hope and has helped me overcome some difficult times in my life. I have never had access to a therapist like I do through teencounseling.com and Stephanie ensures to remind me to use texting if I need her throughout the week!

Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Good

Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Stephanie is a great therapist she made this experience super easy and enjoyable

Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She has listened to my concerns and has provided me with the type of therapy I desire. She is really great and I’m really happy to work with her.

Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

I’ve only had one session with Stephanie, but she put things I was going through into perspective which helped me understand it all takes time. Great help with the single phone session

Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Patient and thorough

Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Always fantastic

Written on Jul 16, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue

Stephanie offers a listening ear and clear approach that is supportive. This allows you to work through the specific issues that bother you and you leave each session better than going in from my experience.

Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues

Stephanie is a compassionate and skilled therapist. I appreciate her candor and insights, validating when appropriate and correcting and advising when needed. She has been a trusted confidante and calm, concerned voice during some troubling times. I am deeply grateful for her counsel and guidance.

Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues

Stephanie focuses on harm reduction and building good mental habits. She is extremely non judgemental and has no ttouble standing in her clients shoes so she is able to show the steps to them which will help them find their own way to healthy relationships and self care. She is smart and not afraid to challenge unhealthy thought patterns and offer achievable steps in a good direction.

Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Stephanie is amazing!! I’ve gone through so many therapists in a short time and I’ve stuck with Stephanie for over a year now. She’s so considerate and maintains complete professionalism while still being empathetic. I would recommend her to anyone who is just starting therapy and wants to comfortably ease their way in or someone who is far along in their journey and wants to find a thoughtful knowledgeable and relatable therapist.

Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue

Shje is excellent

Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

I have been with Stephanie for almost 2 years and she had helped me so much with my depression. She gave me resources on how to properly deal with my mood changes and depressive episodes. I highly recommend her and I am grateful for all of her help.

Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Stephanie really helped me talk through some of the hard times I was facing in my life. She listens intently and remembers what you speak about each week. She is wonderful.

Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 year on issues concerning trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

My experience working with Stephanie has been so positive! She is very kind and welcoming, and I always felt safe talking about anything on my mind. She is very understanding, patient and supportive. So thankful for this experience and the positive impact it's made in my life :)

Written on Apr 17, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 8 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Stephanie helped me finding the courage to make some important changes in my life. Working with her was a great experience.

Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I've enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Stephanie. I can tell a difference in myself since my meeting with her.

Written on Mar 06, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

I see this therapy it as a very helpful conversation.

Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Stephanie is such a warm caring therapist! Talking to her regularly has helped me develop a kinder internal dialogue

Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

great!

Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and relationship issues

I really appreciate working with Stephanie. She’s really sincere and has really helped me with practical ways of making changes — something I struggled to find with other therapists in the past.

Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Finding a therapist that I was comfortable enough to engage with was tricky and did not come easily for me but through contacting teencounseling.com I was able to locate a therapist that I could bare my soul to without judgment or scrutiny. My therapist was engaged and just me engaged long after our session had ended. When not 'in session' teencounseling.com offers multiple resources and links to enable personal growth and development in relationships I hold with others and that of the one I hold with myself. I felt heard, supported and most of all valued as I was. Damaged or well. The ONLY reason I was unable to continue our work and progress we made, is due to insurance jurisdiction coverage limitations placed on me. I highly recommend teencounseling.com and its services.

Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I haven’t had a lot of sessions with Stephanie but the ones that I have had have been very helpful. She is available to me anytime I reach out to her and I’m happy with how things have been going.

Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

I struck gold with Stephanie!
She listens and understands your problems, doesn't judge and gives support when you're at your lowest point & time of need. She then builds you up, explains techniques to combat your challenges and keeps you on track every session so you don't slip back into your old ways. As with all therapy the real effort has to come from you, but if you put it in, Stephanie will make sure it's used in the best possible way.

Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

She's great at listening and providing solutions to any of your problems. Recommended

Written on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 6 months

She is amazing . My daughter looks forward to therapy every week .

Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Great therapist! Attentive, easy to talk to, and someone I look forward to speaking with on a weekly basis!

Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Stephanie is very knowledgeable and intuitive during our sessions together. She offers an open, listening ear and offers input when appropriate. She also offers a variety of suggestions to help with my issues and ensures that I feel confident about the goals we have set.

Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Stephanie is super wonderful! She has a very welcoming personality that allows me to open up and dive into things while being able to drop my guard. We are just beginning our journey together but I am hopeful for what the future holds!

Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

It’s only been two sessions, but I am feeling better after chatting with Stephanie. I really appreciate that we are able to text - I’m not quite ready for face time yet! I am very glad I decided to try teencounseling.com and look forward to my next session.

Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Stephanie is a gentle powerhouse who hears what you are saying and then gives acknowledgement and insightful feedback on what I am saying.

Written on Oct 02, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

She is a wonderful counselor who really cares and shows concern

Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Stephanie listens, asks questions and validates my feelings. I was nervous to begin therapy again, but I have a really good feeling of what's to come.

Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Stephanie has been amazing so far. I had a counselor before her that i didnt really feel connected with me or remembered rhe things we talked about previously. I like that Stephanie takes notes and remembers things we were talking about and working on. Its still early in my therapy with her, but im finding her helpful already.

Written on Jul 11, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Stephanie is amazing. Very intuitive and can make sense of what I'm saying even if I feel like it doesn't make sense to me. She gets to the heart of the matter and is really good at understanding the fundamental issue and addressing that with actionable steps that I can take to improve my life. She's a great listener and a fantastic conversationalist with regards to conveying that she understands what you are saying and adding to the discourse with valuable knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend Stephanie, especially to those with high anxiety issues like myself.

Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Stephanie is thoughtful and helpful. She helps my vent and clarify.

Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Just a few sessions in and I can feel healing beginning. I appreciate Stephanie’s time and hands on approach. It’s so nice to have someone who ACTUALLY listens. Thank you Stephanie !

Written on May 28, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

i really appreciate how honest and response Stephanie is. I feel like she offers good suggestions and is very responsive to my feedback. The live sessions in particular work really well. I haven't worked with her for very long, but she feels like an old friend.

Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She's awesome, I really feel listened to and supported, and she gives me lots of tips and alternatives to navigate what I've been dealing with.

Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

It is a pleasure to talk to Stephanie she is very understanding and helps break down my problems into very manageable ways, not only is she thoughtful and empathetic she has a clear passion for helping people better improve themselves.

Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coaching, and compassion fatigue

she is awesome

Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder

Stephanie is very professional and compassionate. She offers many resources and suggestions to help you. Highly recommend!

Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Stephanie is so sweet and when we talking she can be just like my friend that’s perfect

Written on Feb 01, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Stephanie is fantastic. She’s professional and honest and understanding. I have absolutely 0 complaints. She’s smart and is a great listener.

Written on Jan 10, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Stephanie listens to me and provides me ways to work through my problems that really help. She is very knowledgeable and respectful. I don’t know where I would be without her.

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