Stephanie Lanza, LMFT

Therapist in California

Supportive therapist for self esteem and coping

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8 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Client-centered care
Practical strategies
Trauma-aware approach

About Stephanie

Stephanie Lanza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self esteem, stress, or big life changes. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at practical steps that make daily life easier.

Stephanie brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions. She draws on client-centered care, which means conversations follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them.

Her background includes work with adoption and foster care concerns and with people who have experienced trauma or abuse. She has helped individuals manage mood problems, parenting strain, relationship tensions, and attention-related challenges. Stephanie tends to keep goals concrete and measurable so progress is easy to notice.

In a typical session she listens first, then helps set clear steps for change. Therapy may include identifying patterns, trying new coping strategies, and building on personal strengths. She aims for a warm, focused space where questions are welcome.

Those interested in starting can expect an initial conversation about immediate needs and practical goals. Stephanie encourages people to bring their real-life concerns to each session so therapy fits their daily routines.

Approaches that guide online work and next steps

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and strengths. In this approach the therapist follows the client's lead, listens closely, and helps people identify what they most want to change. It is useful for callers who want a supportive space to sort out feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of reacting. This approach can help with anxiety, low self esteem, mood shifts, and coping with daily stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on a plan that fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can help people apply therapeutic tools in everyday settings and build routines that support lasting change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster carePost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Stephanie address?

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and anger issues, bipolar challenges, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and strengths-based. She listens first, then uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to set manageable goals.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including work related to adoption and foster care and post-traumatic stress.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California as a CA LMFT.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.