- Warm and direct
- Skill building focus
- Collaborative planning
About Stephanie
Stephanie O'Callaghan is a psychologist based in New York with 40 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work also addresses panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and the isolation that can follow big transitions.
Her style is warm and direct. She listens closely and asks clear questions to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings, and on building small skills that add up over time.
Stephanie emphasizes collaboration. She believes therapy should fit each person's needs and values. Together they set goals, try out strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.
Across a long career she has helped people with communication problems, control struggles, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose. Her approach aims to strengthen coping skills, boost self-esteem, and reduce the overwhelm that comes with major life events.
Stephanie holds the credential NY Psychologist 005722, and she offers services to people in New York. Sessions and scheduling follow the standard process on the site, with a short matching questionnaire to begin.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Stephanie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people notice and shift thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and panic; it teaches practical exercises to reduce immediate distress and prevent escalation. Another approach focuses on exposure and gradual facing of feared situations, which can reduce avoidance and lessen social anxiety and phobic reactions over time.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans when something is not helpful. That collaborative process helps match techniques to day-to-day needs and personal preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the original biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins between in-person commitments. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring specific situations into sessions for feedback and planning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and direct. Sessions emphasize listening, clear questions, and practical steps to try between meetings.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has forty years of experience working with emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including social anxiety, isolation, and post-traumatic stress concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 005722 and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.