Stephanie Lanza, LMFT

Southern California LMFT focused on trauma and families

Children and adolescents
Adoption and foster care
CBT and trauma therapy

About Stephanie Lanza

Stephanie Lanza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Southern California. With more than eight years of experience, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and relationship or family difficulties. She also brings extensive experience supporting adoptive families and resource or foster parents as they navigate the unique challenges that arise in adoption and foster care.

Her clinical stance is client-centered and strengths-based, combining practical elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems approaches to help clients identify goals and build workable strategies. She focuses on collaboration and tailors interventions to each person or family’s circumstances and strengths. She looks forward to working with individuals and families seeking compassionate, goal-oriented support.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster carePost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Stephanie Lanza have?

Stephanie Lanza has 8 years of experience working as a therapist.

Is Stephanie Lanza a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 106859.

In which languages does Stephanie Lanza provide therapy?

Stephanie Lanza provides therapy in English.

Where is Stephanie Lanza located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Stephanie Lanza as my therapist?

Clients can work with Stephanie Lanza through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Stephanie Lanza work with international clients?

Stephanie Lanza does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stephanie Lanza cost?

The cost of therapy with Stephanie Lanza can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To get started, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match the client with a therapist. Depending on availability, the client can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be the Right Fit?

Many people wonder whether virtual therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

A primary advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the way that feels most comfortable to them - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.

Each therapist involved is a licensed professional, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they would like a different fit. For many people, the combination of accessibility and a licensed professional’s guidance makes online therapy a practical option to explore.

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