
Stephanie Van Ingen
Experienced Pennsylvania clinical social worker
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Experienced Pennsylvania clinical social worker
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Stephanie Van Ingen is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with more than 20 years of experience providing mental health services across the lifespan. Her credential, PA LCSW CW015661, reflects her training and state authorization to practice clinical social work in Pennsylvania.
Grounded in a developmental perspective, she views a person as the product of their whole life experience. Over the course of her career she has worked with clients ranging in age from 2 to 80, supporting individuals and families in outpatient and inpatient settings, treatment facilities, hospitals, schools, and residential programs.
She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as central to successful outcomes, noting that research identifies the client-therapist bond as the strongest indicator of progress in therapy. To meet each person’s needs she draws from a flexible, eclectic approach, incorporating elements of 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.
Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, she connects with clients using the communication method that works best for them, including video, messaging, phone, or live chat. She is available for regular communication and supports clients as they work toward their goals.
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or coping with life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person care for effectiveness.
One of the primary benefits is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that fits their life and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to schedule and maintain regular sessions.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they need a different fit. The format supports many common treatment goals while allowing therapy to be integrated into daily routines.