Stephanie Van Ingen , LCSW

Stephanie Van Ingen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with more than 20 years of experience delivering mental health services to people across the lifespan. She approaches care as a developmentalist, believing that the whole of a person’s life experience shapes who they are today and informs how to support change.

Her work has included clients ranging in age from 2 to 80 and has taken place in outpatient and inpatient settings, treatment facilities, hospitals, schools, and residential programs. Stephanie emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as central to progress, noting that research identifies the client-therapist connection as the strongest predictor of positive outcomes - safety and comfort in that relationship are priorities.

Practicing with an eclectic orientation, she tailors interventions to each individual, drawing from Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Dyadic Developmental Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy. This flexible blend is used to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Stephanie offers sessions via video, messaging, phone, or live chat and indicates a readiness to communicate frequently as part of the therapeutic process. She collaborates with clients to set goals and select approaches that fit individual needs and preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie Van Ingen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, helping people develop strategies they can apply between sessions.

She also employs Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), an approach that combines emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT is often helpful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-destructive patterns.

Person-Centered Therapy is another key influence, emphasizing a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth. This approach is useful when building trust and exploring personal goals.

Finding the right blend of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which approaches best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people seeking flexibility and accessibility. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow consistent contact with therapists when in-person visits are not feasible. These options support continuity of care and make it simpler to engage in treatment from different locations.