Fallon Stapleton
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I work with young adults of all identities to address issues such as anxiety, depression, difficulty with life transitions, or relationship conflict.
I am so glad you have decided to seek therapy! It is both brave and vulnerable, and the healing journey can be a transformative one if you are willing to engage in the process. I have both a direct and humorous style, and work to meet you exactly where you are in this moment. I use both CBT and DBT in my work with clients, and you and I will determine together what your goals for treatment need to be. As a practitioner of mindfulness, I approach therapy with non-judgment and curiosity, and I will teach you how to give yourself compassion for your struggles and the behaviors you may have developed in order to cope with life's stressors. I know the transition to college life can be challenging, and as a former high-achiever and perfectionist I know how hard it can be to hold ourselves to unrelenting standards! Be patient with yourself in therapy, it takes lots of practice to learn the skills you need to build a life worth living.
Practice hours (EDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Substance use
- Manic episodes
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Severe depression
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Cognitive Functioning
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$50 — $200per session
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensing Board (NCSWCLB)
C015388, North Carolina
Certificates
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Postpartum Support International
This certification through PSI means that I have specialized training in the care of individuals (birthing people and their families) experiencing symptoms anywhere along the peripartum continuum (e.g. infertility, loss, pregnancy, fertility treatments, birth, and post-natal support)
Education
Boston University
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2006
Psychology
Boston College
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2016
I studied clinical social work with a concentration on the impact of trauma on teens and adults. I trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT, and DBT.
Publications
International Perspectives on War & Peace
2006, Peace Psychology
Using pilot testing of a survey (the Personal and Institutional Rights to Aggression Scale) to examine individual views on government-sanctioned violence.
See publication