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Stephanie Borgono

Therapist

Stephanie Borgono

LCSW

New Jersey · 19+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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Step 1

  • Goal focused
  • Skills driven
  • Mindfulness based

About Stephanie

Stephanie Borgono, LCSW, supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She has 19 years of experience and helps clients who are managing ADHD and other challenges, including concerns related to intellectual disability. Her style is direct and practical, focused on everyday tools that make life more manageable.

She uses short, concrete steps in sessions so people can try ideas between meetings. Stephanie emphasizes clear communication and building habits that reduce overwhelm. She pairs goal-focused work with mindfulness practices to steady attention and mood.

Clients can expect collaborative sessions that prioritize immediate problems and workable strategies. Stephanie invites people to set small goals and track what helps. She explains therapeutic techniques in plain language and checks in about progress often.

Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical practice in New Jersey as a licensed clinical social worker. Stephanie has worked with a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and identity questions. She brings that experience to practical problem solving in therapy.

Stephanie blends cognitive behavioral methods with solution-focused planning and mindfulness exercises. She helps people identify unhelpful thinking, practice new responses, and build routines that support emotional stability. The emphasis is on skills that fit daily life and can be adjusted as needs change.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

Step 3

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. It focuses on practical exercises and small experiments you can try between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to lessen reactivity and improve focus. It is useful for stress, racing thoughts, and managing impulsivity by training present-moment awareness.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clear, short-term goals and what is working already. Sessions often map out the next small step toward a stated goal and measure progress in concrete ways.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, preferences, and goals and then try methods that feel like a good fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Please confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life without asking clients to change routines drastically.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues such as communication problems and body image.

How would you describe the therapy style here?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, using clear steps and short-term goals to address daily struggles and build new habits.

What kind of experience does the therapist have?

Stephanie has 19 years of clinical experience working with mood and anxiety concerns and life transitions in New Jersey.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for therapy?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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