- Stress management
- ADHD support
- Grief counseling
About Stephanie
Stephanie Mendelson is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) practicing in Ohio with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, and she has a specific interest in young adult issues. Stephanie works with adults navigating transitions like leaving home, starting careers, and shifting relationships.
She draws on her background in special education and years working across hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings. That experience informs how she helps people manage symptoms and practical challenges. Sessions tend to focus on clear problem solving and building everyday skills to handle stress and impulsivity.
Stephanie uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods, behavioral strategies, and exposure work to address anxiety, avoidance, and mood problems. She also uses coaching-style supports when clients need help organizing goals, routines, or finances. Her approach aims to make small, workable changes rather than offering quick fixes.
In sessions she prioritizes communication skills and joint planning. Clients talk through specific problems, set achievable goals, and practice tools between meetings. This can include steps for managing attention, reducing social anxiety, or coping with loss.
Stephanie’s background includes work with childhood disorders and adult mental health needs. She offers practical guidance for people dealing with life transitions, grief, and questions about purpose or isolation. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Stephanie commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and behavioral strategies. Cognitive behavioral work involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies focus on breaking problems into small steps and building routines for attention, mood, or social exposure.She also uses exposure-based methods for social anxiety and avoidance. Exposure involves gradual, planned practice with feared situations so they become more manageable over time. For attention and impulsivity, coaching-style supports help organize tasks, set goals, and build consistent habits.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning includes checking what feels practical and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video sessions can be used for focused skill practice or coaching-style conversations depending on what the therapist and client agree will work best.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, with extra focus on young adult issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize problem solving, communication skills, and practical tools such as behavioral and cognitive techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LISW practicing in Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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