Stephanie DeMay, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 10 years in practice

Stephanie DeMay offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904019157 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1619514262 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Stephanie

Stephanie DeMay offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses feelings of guilt and shame. Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she brings ten years of professional experience to her work.

She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps. Conversations are shaped to fit each person's situation. Stephanie aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate in every session.

Background and approach

Her style centers on listening first, then planning next steps together. She will tailor interventions and pacing to suit individual needs. Sessions can focus on coping skills, managing strong emotions, or addressing patterns that keep problems going.

Stephanie helps people break problems into manageable parts. She supports clients as they try new approaches and track what works. Small changes are encouraged and celebrated along the way.

Her background includes a decade of direct clinical work in Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). That experience informs a straightforward, collaborative approach to care. If you are ready to consider therapy, she encourages taking the next step toward support.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce worry. These tools are taught in short exercises and practiced between sessions to build confidence.

Another helpful approach targets patterns that keep problems going, guiding people to notice thoughts and behaviors that reinforce depression or addictive urges. Sessions break down those patterns and replace them with small experiments to try in daily life, so progress feels measurable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will decide together which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process guides how techniques are introduced and adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let you see facial cues and do interactive exercises, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick check-ins or shorter conversations between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or other obligations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Stephanie address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are also common focuses.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Stephanie listens first and tailors the plan to each person. She emphasizes practical steps and collaborative problem solving.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional work experience providing clinical support and counseling.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Stephanie?

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