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Online therapist

Stephanie Lanza

Supportive guidance for parenting and family life

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Stephanie

Stephanie Lanza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She offers direct, practical help for parents and families facing stress, behavior challenges, or relationship strain. Her tone is straightforward and supportive, aimed at parents who need clear guidance and manageable steps.

Stephanie practices in California and uses plain talk to help families figure out what to try next. She has eight years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, and addictions.

Background and approach

She also has focused experience with adoption and foster care and the practical challenges those families face. Stephanie blends several therapeutic tools so she can tailor sessions to each family's situation. Her work is client-centered, which means she listens first and builds plans around each person’s strengths.

She often uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and Solution-Focused methods to set short-term goals. For trauma-related concerns she draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy techniques to address reactions that get in the way of daily life. Sessions are meant to be collaborative and action-oriented.

Parents can expect concrete strategies to try at home between meetings and a focus on what changes are realistic. Stephanie keeps language simple and avoids overwhelming families with jargon. She aims to help caregivers feel more confident in their decisions and better able to support their children.

Her practical approach is intended for families who want clear next steps and steady support while they navigate parenting challenges.

How Stephanie Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Stephanie often uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. This approach focuses on listening, understanding each family member, and shaping goals from what feels most important to them. It is helpful when parents need someone to hear their situation and help sort priorities.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. CBT helps families identify patterns that cause stress or conflict and then try small, practical changes that can make daily life easier. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and behavior challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Stephanie will discuss different methods and help decide what fits the child and family goals. She adapts plans based on feedback and what is working in real life rather than sticking strictly to one method.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let families work face to face from home. Phone sessions or live chat can be useful for short check-ins or when schedules are tight, and text-based messaging supports ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling parenting demands.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and adoption and foster care matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths based. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused methods depending on what the family needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in clinical settings and with families involved in adoption and foster care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Her credential is LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 106859, and she practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are offered for online sessions?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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