Stephanie Traver, LCSW, LISW
Support for trauma, attachment, and life transitions
- Trauma informed care
- Family and parenting support
- Addiction focused therapy
About Stephanie Traver
Stephanie Traver, LCSW, LISW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 11 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She works with concerns that may include complex trauma, attachment-related difficulties, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, and she also has a particular focus on helping people who are navigating gambling addiction.
Her work includes individual and family therapy, along with support for parenting needs. Stephanie emphasizes self-reflection as a practical starting point, helping clients take a closer look at patterns in thoughts and behaviors and identify what they would like to change. Together, therapy can focus on clarifying goals, strengthening coping skills, and building a plan for support when external stressors feel overwhelming or when long-standing concerns require steady attention over time.
By developing greater awareness and insight, clients can feel more prepared to take meaningful steps forward and work toward an improved quality of life. Stephanie welcomes the opportunity to support clients as they move through their personal journey.
Her work includes individual and family therapy, along with support for parenting needs. Stephanie emphasizes self-reflection as a practical starting point, helping clients take a closer look at patterns in thoughts and behaviors and identify what they would like to change. Together, therapy can focus on clarifying goals, strengthening coping skills, and building a plan for support when external stressors feel overwhelming or when long-standing concerns require steady attention over time.
By developing greater awareness and insight, clients can feel more prepared to take meaningful steps forward and work toward an improved quality of life. Stephanie welcomes the opportunity to support clients as they move through their personal journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephanie Traver have?
Stephanie Traver has 11 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a range of concerns.
Is Stephanie Traver a licensed therapist?
Yes. Stephanie Traver is a licensed therapist and holds the credentials LCSW and LISW. Her license numbers include NY LCSW 085662 and OH LISW I.2204006.
In which languages does Stephanie Traver provide therapy?
Stephanie Traver provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephanie Traver located?
Stephanie Traver is located in New York.
How can I work with Stephanie Traver as my therapist?
You can work with Stephanie Traver through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what you prefer and what is available.
Does Stephanie Traver work with international clients?
Yes. Stephanie Traver works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie Traver cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Stephanie Traver integrates evidence-informed approaches that can be especially helpful for concerns like trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and major life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors connected to them. It offers practical strategies that can support steadier mood, clearer decision-making, and more effective coping in day-to-day life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients build psychological flexibility by learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving toward what matters most. This approach can be useful when stress, grief, or long-term challenges feel hard to control.
Attachment-Based Therapy brings attention to how early and ongoing relationships can shape trust, boundaries, and emotional connection. It can be a strong fit when clients want to understand relational patterns and build healthier ways of connecting.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stephanie collaborates with clients to align therapy with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.
Online therapy adds flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and access care from wherever clients are located.