Stephanie Hrit

Stephanie Hrit is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and depression. She uses simple, practical conversations to help clients feel steadier and more able to face everyday challenges. Stephanie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session.

She draws on client-centered work to make sessions feel collaborative and grounded in what matters to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy ideas and mindfulness practices are added when emotional regulation or intense feelings become a barrier to progress.

Stephanie has six years of professional experience and holds social work licenses at both the LMSW and LCSW level. She tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person, focusing on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than jargon. She aims to make sessions feel useful from the start.

Her practice addresses a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and issues around self-worth. Additional focus areas include abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, body image, and relationship communication problems.

Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in North Carolina. She does not take international clients at this time. If you decide to begin, she asks that you select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule an appointment.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than labels. It involves listening closely, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping goals together. This helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through stress or low mood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms over time.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas add practical tools for managing intense emotions, such as grounding and opposite-action skills. These techniques are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone needs clearer ways to cope in the moment.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around busy days, shorten checks in that don't need a full session, and reduce travel time. It also allows consistent practice of skills learned in sessions so tools can be used during everyday life.