About Me
Experience
Stevie Nicole Kioske, DSW, LCSW, earned her Doctorate in Social Work from Kutztown University in May 2026, where her research focused on improving access to mental health care and the experiences of Social Workers serving adults through Medicare. Since earning her Master of Social Work in 2016, Stevie has worked across multiple levels of care, providing compassionate, evidence-based support to adults navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and life transitions. Her approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in helping clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and nervous system. Stevie believes healing happens when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to reconnect with themselves and create meaningful, lasting change.
Telehealth and In Person Therapy
Whether you prefer the convenience of secure virtual therapy or the connection of in-person sessions, I strive to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive. I believe healing happens at your own pace, so I meet you where you are—honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Together, we'll work to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system while building practical tools to help you feel more grounded, connected, and confident in your daily life.
Therapeutic Approach
Together, we'll build practical tools to help you move beyond survival mode by understanding the connection between your mind, body, and nervous system.
- Reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and chronic stress
- Better understand and regulate your emotions
- Reconnect with your body and cultivate a greater sense of safety
- Increase self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion
- Strengthen healthy relationships and communicate your needs with confidence
- Better understand the mind-body connection, including how prolonged stress may contribute to physical symptoms such as chronic tension or pain
- Feel more grounded, present, and connected to yourself in everyday life
Professional Publications and Presentations
Publications
Kioske, Stevie N., "Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Workers’ Experiences with Medicare Insurance Plans within Private Practice, including insights on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and telehealth services" (2026). Social Work Doctoral Dissertations. 50. https://research.library.kutztown.edu/socialworkdissertations/50