Stephanie Paskievich, LICSW
Compassionate, practical help for life transitions
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Midlife transitions
About Stephanie
Stephanie listens closely to each person's story and treats them as the expert on their life. She helps people sort through difficult decisions and moments of transition. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and rebuilding motivation when it has waned.
Over two decades she has helped people manage caregiver stress, workplace strain, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. She also supports those dealing with loneliness, money worries, and mood challenges. Midlife crisis is listed among her focus areas for people navigating big life shifts.
Sessions commonly include talking through what's most pressing, setting small goals, and practicing ways to lower anxiety or lift low mood. Stephanie aims to make the work clear and usable so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
She offers sessions in English and works from her Massachusetts licensure. If you are considering therapy, she asks for a first step of completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to begin.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach centers on improving communication and problem-solving skills so people can manage relationship and family tensions more effectively.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they test what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions remain useful and relevant.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, and let people participate without needing to be on camera if that feels better. Ask about specific session formats when you sign up so you know what will be offered.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, self esteem, and coping with life changes including midlife challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps, improved communication, and building on each person's strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of everyday and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.