- Warm interactive style
- Goal oriented
- Smoking cessation help
About Stefani
Stefani Dzikiy-Wasil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She brings 17 years of counseling experience to sessions. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, and struggles around self-esteem.
Her way of working is warm and interactive. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than jargon. The aim is to help people make manageable changes that fit their daily lives.
She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Solution-focused methods are used to set small goals and build momentum. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits or stick to a plan.
Stefani has also used hypnotherapy with clients for smoking cessation and weight management. When relevant she blends approaches into a plan made for each person. She adjusts the pace and tools to match what someone needs right now.
Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative process. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and checks in about what is working. The focus is on supportive guidance and concrete strategies to cope better day to day.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. It helps people feel heard and guides conversation toward what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and depression. It is useful for mood concerns, stress, and social anxiety. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build commitment for goals like quitting smoking or changing habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches and checking in to see what helps most over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also support steady progress with tools and homework between meetings, helping people apply what they learn to everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and mood disorders. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, ADHD, and quitting smoking or vaping.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive. She blends client-centered listening with practical tools like CBT, solution-focused steps, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working as a counselor in Pennsylvania.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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