- Client-centered care
- Goal focused steps
- Adoption and foster support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Lanza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She focuses on helping parents and individuals who are juggling stress, depression, anxiety, and the challenges that come with family life. Her tone is direct and practical, aimed at people who need clear tools and steady support.
Stephanie brings eight years of clinical experience to her work. She has particular experience supporting adoptive and foster parents and understands the kinds of questions and pressures that can come with those roles. She also addresses concerns like trauma, grief, ADHD, addictions, and relationship or intimacy problems.
Her approach centers on the client. That means sessions begin by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. Stephanie mixes client-centered care with evidence-based practices to set realistic goals and track progress.
She commonly uses elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Solution-Focused techniques help create short-term, actionable steps when change is needed fast. Trauma-focused ideas guide work when past events keep affecting day-to-day life.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Parents often learn strategies for managing stress, addressing parenting challenges, and improving communication at home. Stephanie invites people to start small and build on what works for their family and life circumstances.
How Stephanie Uses Talk Therapy Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's priorities. The therapist offers space to talk through concerns and helps clients set goals that feel important to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.Choosing the right way to work is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss different approaches with the client and decide together which methods fit the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can change over time as goals evolve.
Because the exact session formats for this listing are not specified here, confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a workday break or scheduling around caregiving duties. It can also reduce travel time and help people stay consistent with appointments. Licensed professionals adapt their methods to remote conversation so practical tools, homework, and planning still move forward even when sessions are not in person.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, ADHD, and related concerns such as eating issues and bipolar mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths based. She combines that with practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people move toward clear goals.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and with adoptive and foster parents facing unique challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.