Stephanie Hrit

Stephanie Hrit is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She brings six years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Stephanie aims to meet clients where they are and build a plan that fits each person’s needs.

She uses a client-centered approach to create a respectful and sensitive space. Conversations are shaped by what matters most to the client, not by a one-size-fits-all script. Stephanie also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test small changes in behavior.

Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices are part of her toolbox for emotional regulation and grounding. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or unsure about making changes. These methods are mixed and matched to suit individual goals and preferences.

Stephanie is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan and as an LCSW in North Carolina. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on real-life challenges like relationships, work stress, and major transitions. Her language is plain and direct so clients can use what they learn right away.

When someone starts with Stephanie, they can expect a collaborative process. Together they set short-term steps and check how those steps are working. The aim is steady progress toward clearer thinking, calmer moods, and better ways to handle change.

How Stephanie’s approaches work in online therapy

Stephanie often blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work means conversations follow the client’s priorities and comfort level, making goals personal and practical. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to test whether things change, which helps with anxiety, stress, and low mood.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful for managing overwhelming feelings and for practicing new ways of relating to others. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit best based on needs and goals, so the plan can change as progress is made.

Confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, fit meetings into a workday, or use shorter check-ins when time is tight. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for applying skills in the moment and keeping momentum between meetings.