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Stephanie Tumba

Stephanie Tumba, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Practical support for anxiety and self esteem

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7 years of experience listed

LMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical steps
  • Skills focused
  • Warm guidance

About Stephanie

Stephanie Tumba is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, and big life changes. She focuses on everyday concerns like motivation, confidence, and coping with grief or burnout. Her approach aims to make daily life feel more manageable and purposeful.

She works in a direct and respectful way. Sessions are conversational and shaped to each person’s needs. Stephanie listens for what matters most and then helps people set small, realistic steps toward their goals.

Her background includes seven years of professional experience in clinical settings. Stephanie holds the LMHC credential, which is Licensed Mental Health Counselor. That experience informs a practical style that blends skills training with supportive coaching.

Stephanie uses a mix of evidence-based methods including acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She adapts these tools to focus on problems such as anger, sleep difficulties, relationship strain, parenting stress, addiction concerns, and career transitions.

People who work with her can expect clear goals, concrete practice between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. She frames change as a step-by-step process and offers steady guidance while people try new ways of coping and relating.

Stephanie is based in Washington and works in English. If you are ready to take a first step, she supports clients through a structured intake and planning process.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying values and taking small committed actions. It helps when people feel stuck or overwhelmed and want to build a life that matches what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, offering concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, with attention to coping strategies and emotional regulation.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions often mix strategies so people can try different tools and see what helps most.

Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a workday break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness and skills practice in the contexts where they need them most. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework so progress happens in manageable steps.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Stephanie supports people with stress, anxiety, self esteem concerns, depression, coping with life changes, grief, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is direct and conversational. She tailors sessions to individual needs and focuses on practical steps and skill building that can be practiced between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical settings and uses that background to guide treatment planning and skill development.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and is based in Washington.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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