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Entry 103156Michigan / United States

Stephanie Berlin

Stephanie Berlin, LMSW

Michigan 8 years in practice

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LMSW - stress and mood concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief and loss

About Stephanie

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with eight years of practice experience, Stephanie Berlin helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She also works with issues related to ADHD, LGBT concerns, grief, eating and body image worries, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Stephanie's practice focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving aimed at immediate relief and clearer next steps.

Stephanie adapts what happens in session to each person's situation. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps conversations straightforward. People can expect direct discussion of symptoms, patterns, and concrete strategies to try between sessions. She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care topics, and abandonment or forgiveness themes when these are part of a client's story.

Her work also addresses chronic pain, illness, disability, and co-morbid conditions that complicate mood and functioning. Communication difficulties, impulsivity, and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns are among areas she regularly helps people explore. Stephanie outlines options and practical steps rather than jargon, so people can test what helps most for them.

Sessions include checking current stressors, clarifying goals, and planning achievable actions. Many clients focus on coping skills for anxiety, ways to regulate anger, managing depressive episodes, or sorting through grief. Stephanie relies on measured, evidence-based approaches and ongoing feedback to shape treatment as needs change.

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Approaches used and how online sessions work

Stephanie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom reduction. One commonly used approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for anxiety and stress management, such as breathing exercises, activity scheduling, and stepwise exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach focuses on mood regulation and behavioral activation to address depressive symptoms by identifying patterns that keep low mood in place and replacing them with small, manageable activities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review current problems, goals, and preferences and recommend strategies to try. Clients and the therapist adjust methods based on what helps, keeping the plan collaborative and goal-oriented.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to continue care across distances, which can help when life or work schedules change.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, LGBT concerns, family issues, grief, eating and self-esteem problems, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and practical discussion. Expect goal-focused sessions with clear steps to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional work experience as a clinician.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Stephanie Berlin

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