Stephanie Borgono, LCSW

Stephanie Borgono is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the challenges of big life changes. She works with adults who are trying to cope with ADHD-related struggles and other day-to-day difficulties. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people feel more capable soon after starting work together.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. Solution-focused methods help set clear, achievable goals and track small wins over time.

Stephanie draws on nearly two decades of clinical practice in New Jersey. She offers a calm, conversational approach and focuses on building skills people can use between sessions. Sessions are collaborative - she helps clients figure out what feels useful and adjusts as work progresses.

Her background includes supporting people with a wide range of concerns such as body image, communication problems, family conflict, impulsivity, and difficulty with forgiveness. She tailors plans to each person's situation and priorities, emphasizing practical steps and measurable progress.

Clients can expect brief skill-building exercises, real-world homework, and regular check-ins on progress. Stephanie aims to help people gain stronger coping skills, clearer goals, and greater self-acceptance over time.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It often involves short exercises and home practice to change patterns between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness. This can help with stress, impulsivity, and regulating emotions during hard moments.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on concrete goals and small steps that lead to quick improvements. Sessions identify what is already working, then build on those strengths to create manageable change.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past. Together they will try methods and adjust as needed to find the best fit.

Online formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video offers a face-to-face feel for teaching skills and doing exercises. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching, and ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility and help people practice new skills in real time.