Stef Gore

(MSW, LCSW)

About Me

I hold a BSW and MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and North Carolina and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Drawing upon extensive experience with at-risk youth, individuals, and families in crisis and those facing situational challenges, I provides individual, family, and couple’s therapy. I am also involved in my community through my church, professional, and international organizations.

As a professional with over nearly two decades of training in multiple specialty areas with mandated and non-mandated clients, I bring practical life experience to my view of the world. Seeking support is a powerful step toward your journey to a more fulfilling life. My desire is to help you feel more powerful, find peace, become more self-aware, and become your best self. I utilize cognitive-behavior therapy, family systems therapy, family stress models, and solution-focused therapy as appropriate.

At times, we are able to manage and maintain our lives through the challenges it brings but at other times, we need some additional support. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you identify and use your strengths to facilitate your goals for growth and change.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Intimacy-related issues
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Adoption and Foster Care , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Divorce and Separation , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

Licensing

LCSW #0904007634 (Expires: 2021-06-30)

LCSW #C012758 (Expires: 2021-06-30)

Reviews

Written by L.A. on Jun 01, 2020 after counseling with Stef for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and grief

Ms. Gore is very helpful - helping me to navigate through many issues!

Written by T.I. on Mar 21, 2020 after counseling with Stef for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I feel very comfortable with talking with Stef, and talking for me is not easy I appreciate her so much in my life.

Written by R.A. on Mar 02, 2020 after counseling with Stef for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Stef Gore is amazing. She really challenges me while making me feel supported . I never feel judged and I enjoy our candid conversations. She will create a space for you to see things in a different perspective then your own which I personally appreciate because it has developed and refined my own personal values while drawing out my ability to see the confidence in my decision making. I would highly recommend better help and Stef to my colleagues, friends, and family.

Written by W.I. on Jan 24, 2020 after counseling with Stef for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues

She has been great so far! Happy to have this option!

Written by T.E. on Jan 14, 2020 after counseling with Stef for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Stef Gore is absolutely terrific!!! She is prompt when responding to her clients online and give thorough and helpful responses. I have grown mentally and spiritually since I began working with Stef. The lingering questions I had she answered and the problems I faced, she gave me realistic solutions. I highly recommend her!

Written by J.A. on Jan 03, 2020 after counseling with Stef for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem

Stef Gore. I have been in counseling before. In a very short amount of time she has picked up on areas of my life that I really need help in. She has showed wisdom, compassion, and very attentive. I feel like she hears me when I have not felt heard. She is a huge blessing. So very grateful!!

Written by C.A. on Nov 11, 2019 after counseling with Stef for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues

Stef is very personable and doesn't make me feel like she just making an easy pay check. I appreciate the advice and have applied it to my life.

Written by J.E. on Sep 23, 2019 after counseling with Stef for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Stef checks up on me and it makes me feel happy she has not forgotten about me.

Written by A.N. on Sep 12, 2019 after counseling with Stef for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Stephanie is patient, kind and understanding.