- Family and parenting focus
- Trauma informed care
- Career and life purpose
About Stephanie
Stephanie Andrews is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are stressed or anxious, navigating relationship problems, handling family concerns, and coping with trauma and sexual abuse. She aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried about starting therapy.
Stephanie creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. She uses clear, straightforward conversation to help people understand what matters most to them. Sessions are practical and aimed at finding workable steps clients can try between meetings.
Her background includes many years supporting people through relationship strain, infidelity, and sexual-behavior-related concerns. She also helps people with career stress, issues that stem from family of origin, and problems communicating with important people in their lives. Post-traumatic stress and recovery from sexual assault are part of her experience as well.
Stephanie encourages clients to set realistic goals and work at a steady pace. She emphasizes building self-compassion, repairing communication patterns, and addressing guilt or shame when it arises. Her approach centers on collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
When someone is ready to begin, Stephanie asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their needs. She aims to be a steady partner while clients work toward clearer relationships, less anxiety, and a stronger sense of purpose.
Evidence-based strategies and online care options
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes and emotional processing. One approach helps people learn clearer communication and problem-solving skills so they can address family conflict and relationship strain in manageable steps. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and sexual assault memories while teaching grounding and coping skills to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Sessions adapt over time based on progress and feedback so the work stays focused and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people keep therapy in their routine while balancing work, family, and other obligations. The therapist will discuss which format works best when you schedule your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress and anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and sexual abuse, and career-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative with plainspoken conversation and steps to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with relationship strain, infidelity, trauma, and communication problems.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.