- Practical emotion skills
- Trauma-focused care
- Collaborative approach
About Stephanie
Stephanie Casto is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in West Virginia. She has five years of clinical experience working with people across the lifespan. Stephanie describes her work as trauma-informed and grounded in practical steps people can use day to day.
She has provided therapy in agency settings and in private practice, and has used both in-person and online formats. Much of her caseload has involved complex trauma from abuse and neglect. That background shapes how she helps people manage strong emotions and rebuild routines.
In sessions she focuses on emotional regulation and processing difficult experiences so past events have less hold over daily life. She also supports people dealing with depression, stress, anxiety, grief and anger. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the concerns she lists.
Her approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Stephanie emphasizes clear steps and collaboration rather than jargon-filled explanations.
She aims to help parents and adults find workable strategies for coping, improving relationships, and moving toward goals. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How Stephanie Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Stephanie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy when working with anxiety and trauma. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and panic going, and teaches practical skills to change them. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process traumatic experiences and build emotion regulation skills so daily life is easier.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their history, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new needs appear.
The original biography says she has provided online and in-person services in agency and private-practice settings, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also make some skill practice simpler, such as trying breathing exercises or behavioral experiments between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, and related family and parenting issues. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a trauma-informed, practical style focused on emotional regulation and step-by-step strategies. Sessions aim to be collaborative and easy to apply between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of therapy experience working with clients of different ages in agency and private-practice settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, WV LICSW, and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes she has provided services both online and in person through an agency and in private practice. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.