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Stefanie Kincaid

Practical, strengths-based therapy for life challenges

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Stefanie

Stefanie Kincaid is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, motivation challenges, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

She frames therapy around the understanding that each person knows their own story and brings strengths that can be used to move through difficult moments. Stefanie emphasizes collaboration and helps clients identify practical steps toward greater confidence and emotional balance.

Her work draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside approaches that address emotional regulation and life story, allowing her to tailor sessions to what each person needs. Stefanie welcomes clients navigating relationship difficulties, grief, parenting stresses, mood disorders, and other life transitions, offering steady guidance as clients explore goals and coping skills.

She aims to make the process approachable and respectful while helping clients build momentum toward more fulfilling daily life.

Integrating proven approaches into online care

Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and mood shifts. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in ways that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship strain.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Stefanie works collaboratively with clients to explore what methods feel most useful for their goals and preferences, adapting sessions over time as needs evolve so care remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy with Stefanie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, balance work and family demands, or access support from home while working toward concrete changes and improved coping skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stefanie commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, and grief.
What is the overall style of therapy like?
Sessions emphasize collaboration and strengths, combining structured, skills-based techniques with reflective exploration to help clients set and reach meaningful goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with clients across a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina under NC LCMHC 12410.
Can she work with people who speak languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommitment issuesControl issuesEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English