- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Collaborative style
About Stephanie
Stephanie Kinsey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, grief, and issues around intimacy and addiction. Parents and caregivers looking for clearer coping strategies will find a practical, down-to-earth approach.
Stephanie draws on five years of clinical experience in healthcare and school settings. She listens first, then offers straightforward tools that fit everyday life. Sessions focus on identifying goals, building on strengths, and trying small, achievable steps toward change.
Her work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help people shift unhelpful patterns. Those methods are used to teach coping skills, manage strong feelings, and make decisions that match personal values.
Stephanie aims to keep things practical and collaborative. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and offers guidance rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Early sessions usually clarify what matters most and set short-term targets to measure progress.
People often come for help with career stress, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, or major life transitions. Stephanie emphasizes skills that can be used between sessions, so clients leave with tools to try in real situations. Getting started involves a brief matching process and scheduling that works with the client's routine.
How Stephanie Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Stephanie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple present-moment skills. Mindfulness can reduce reactivity and help people tolerate difficult emotions without getting overwhelmed.
Motivational Interviewing is used to support change when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. It focuses on exploring personal reasons for change and strengthening motivation in a respectful way.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Stephanie will discuss goals, preferences, and daily realities, then suggest ways to try specific techniques. That decision is made collaboratively and can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to an online setting so clients can practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie support?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, ADHD, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, and career or parenting pressures.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, then offers clear tools and short-term goals to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of clinical experience working in healthcare and school settings, which shaped her focus on balancing life's demands.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a WA LICSW, meaning Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, and practices in Washington state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Stephanie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.