Stephanie Sterling,Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Stephanie Sterling
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Stephanie Sterling,Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Life Coach, Marriage & Family Therapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 077575
Telephone: 973-319-5200
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage
Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability
New York City, New York 10016
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

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New York, New York 10016
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

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My Approach to Helping

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in NY and NJ, with nearly 20 years of experience working with high-achieving individuals and couples. I provide virtual therapy designed to fit demanding schedules without sacrificing depth. I’m certified in Imago Relationship therapy and trained in EMDR, IFS, The Gottman method, and attachment theory. I’m currently training in PHRI (Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration).

I help clients improve communication, deepen emotional intimacy, and navigate conflict with clarity and confidence. Many of my clients are successful in their careers but feel disconnected or stuck in their personal lives. My approach blends insight, empathy, and practical tools to help you break painful patterns, feel more understood, and build relationships that thrive. I offer a warm, direct, and collaborative space where lasting growth is both possible and sustainable, even if you’ve felt stuck for years.

More Info About My Practice

Alternatives Counseling is a boutique therapy practice with nearly 30 years of experience helping high-achieving individuals and couples strengthen their relationships and improve their emotional well-being. We specialize in virtual therapy for entrepreneurs, professionals, and LGBTQIA+ clients who want to communicate more effectively, resolve conflict, and reconnect on a deeper level.

Our therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based modalities, including Imago Relationship Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Counseling. We work collaboratively with clients to interrupt unhelpful dynamics, heal relational wounds, and build secure, lasting connections.

Whether you’re facing relationship stress, major life transitions, or recurring patterns that leave you feeling stuck, we offer a safe, affirming space to move from pain to connection—and create meaningful, lasting change.

Services I Provide

Ages I Work With

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals, busy professionals, and entrepreneurs who are successful in their careers but struggling in their personal relationships. Many of my clients are navigating relationship conflict, communication issues, or emotional disconnection in their marriages or partnerships. I work with couples seeking marriage counseling, premarital counseling, or support during major life transitions.

    I also support LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, adults healing from trauma or attachment wounds, and those looking for therapy grounded in relational, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches like Imago Relationship therapy, EMDR, IFS, and the Gottman Method.

    My practice is a good fit for those who value personal growth, want to improve communication skills, and are looking for a collaborative, depth-oriented therapist who offers practical tools.

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Breakup
  • Communication Problems
  • Family Problems
  • Jealousy
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Panic
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Relationships and Marriage
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