Stephanie Goossens Alayon , LCSW

Stephanie Goossens Alayon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of experience supporting adults through trauma, life transitions, and a range of mental health challenges. She applies practical skills and evidence-informed techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety, strengthen self-esteem, and navigate relationship and family concerns. Stephanie integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to offer concrete coping strategies and promote emotional regulation.

Her work addresses relationship and family dynamics, including communication problems, attachment and abandonment issues, and difficulties rooted in family of origin. She also supports individuals facing emptiness, isolation, commitment concerns, somatic symptoms, and questions about life purpose. Stephanie emphasizes skill-building, clearer communication, and step-by-step plans that align with each person’s goals.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Stephanie brings a culturally attuned, collaborative style to sessions. As an LCSW she focuses on practical tools and compassionate guidance to help clients move through change, heal from past wounds, and cultivate greater self-love and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie blends attachment-based methods with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address emotional and relational challenges. Attachment-based work focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships and helps people repair or strengthen their ways of connecting with others. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and change responses to difficult situations. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie, as a licensed professional, collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time so therapy remains practical and focused.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it possible to receive consistent support from a licensed therapist without needing to travel, helping people maintain progress even during life transitions or when time is limited.