Stefanie Fernandez, LCSW-R

New York · 25 years in practice

Stefanie Fernandez is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice in New York.

License and registration

LCSW-R, New York: 069980 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1346335353 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Stefanie

Stefanie Fernandez is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice in New York. She helps adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and life changes. Stefanie uses a collaborative style and focuses on building awareness and practical ways to cope.

Her sessions are guided by what each person needs. She listens first, then together they pick a few goals to work on. Mindfulness and increased self-connection are regular parts of the work.

Background and approach

Stefanie draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She blends these approaches so the techniques match the issue at hand and the person’s preferences.

She has broad experience across many concerns including stress, family-of-origin issues, trauma and abuse, chronic health challenges, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, caregiver stress, and career questions. Her background also includes mentoring graduate social work students and supervising clinicians who are new to independent practice. Sessions are offered in English from her New York practice.

Stefanie aims for a practical, down-to-earth process where people learn tools they can use between sessions. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Stefanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Stefanie names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses to improve close relationships and personal balance. In short sessions, EFT techniques help people notice patterns in feelings and reactions and work toward different responses that feel safer and more connected.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it blends acceptance with practical choices.

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience at the center. The therapist provides steady, nonjudgmental listening while the client leads the pace and priorities of the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stefanie uses a mix of methods and will work with each person to decide which fits best based on goals and preferences. The plan can change as the work progresses and new needs emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins and flexible scheduling easier. These options offer greater flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health needs, while keeping therapy accessible across different situations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Stefanie works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship strain, eating and body image issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, caregiver stress, and many related life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a collaborative, client-driven approach that emphasizes listening, increasing self-awareness, mindfulness, and practical coping skills tailored to each person's goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of psychotherapy experience, including individual work, group facilitation, and supervisory roles for new social workers and graduate students.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an NY LCSW-R and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available for online work?

Stefanie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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