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Lydia Stellwag

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA (she, her)

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104 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (984) 228-2661
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I provide a space for neurodivergent adults where "unlearning" is just as important as healing. If you’re autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, you’ve probably been handed a lot of harmful scripts: "You just need to try harder." or, "Everyone feels that way." Therapy with me is different. Here, we challenge internalized stigma and unpack the lies you’ve been taught about your brain.

We replace "coping" with liberation. Less "how to endure overwhelm," more "how to design a life that doesn’t constantly cause it."
We connect authentically. No performative "therapist voice." No judgment. My clients say this space feels different: "For the first time, I’m not afraid to be honest in therapy."
"You call out my bullshit and hold me with care."
I use specialized Tools for ND Trauma. EMDR – Reprocess shaming experiences (like being called "too much" or "lazy") without blaming yourself.
IFS (Parts Work) – Heal the "parts" of you that had to mask to survive.
Call or Lydia Stellwag now for a free 15 minute consultation - (984) 228-2661

My Practice at a Glance

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104 South Estes Drive

Chapel Hill, NC 27514 map

(984) 228-2661
In person hours: 3-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Telehealth: Monday and Friday 3-6pm
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (984) 228-2661
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

104 South Estes Drive

Chapel Hill, NC 27514 map

(984) 228-2661
In person hours: 3-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Telehealth: Monday and Friday 3-6pm
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Out of Network
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I am in network for Aetna SHP, Blue Advantage, Blue Care, Blue Options, Blue Value, Classic Blue, (All UNC student insurance).
Photo of Lydia Stellwag, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 228-2661
"
I am in network for Aetna SHP, Blue Advantage, Blue Care, Blue Options, Blue Value, Classic Blue, (All UNC student insurance).
Photo of Lydia Stellwag, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 228-2661

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of North Carolina / P019054 Supervised by Sherry Mergner (North Carolina / C000454) Lydia Stellwag
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Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (984) 228-2661
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Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (984) 228-2661

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
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Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (984) 228-2661
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Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (984) 228-2661

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (984) 228-2661
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Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (984) 228-2661

Location

Primary Location

104 South Estes Drive

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(984) 228-2661
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In person hours: 3-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Telehealth: Monday and Friday 3-6pm
Photo of Lydia Stellwag, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Call for a free consultation now - (984) 228-2661
"
In person hours: 3-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Telehealth: Monday and Friday 3-6pm
Photo of Lydia Stellwag, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Lydia Stellwag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Call for a free consultation now - (984) 228-2661