Stephanie Stoddart

Calm guidance for stronger self-worth

LCSW California

Experience: 19 years in practice
Focus areas: Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Stephanie

Stephanie Stoddart is a licensed clinical social worker in California who brings 19 years of experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as self-esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and compassion fatigue, and also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, communication problems, narcissism, self-love, and women's concerns. Stephanie emphasizes how thoughts influence behavior and overall life satisfaction, helping clients strengthen confidence and motivation.

Her style blends empathy with practical, goal-oriented work. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's circumstances, using collaborative techniques that honor clients' strengths while addressing patterns that hold them back.

Stephanie draws on evidence-informed tools to help people shift unhelpful thinking, clarify goals, and build skills for everyday challenges. Based in California, Stephanie offers a supportive, respectful approach that aims to empower clients to take purposeful steps toward greater well-being.

She frames therapy as a process of self-discovery and healing and works alongside clients to identify realistic, meaningful changes they can sustain over time.

Practical approaches for online change

Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood, making it useful for stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens deeply and supports clients in exploring their own goals and values to foster self-understanding and growth.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and together determine which methods or combination of methods best suit the situation. Flexibility and ongoing adjustment are part of how she tailors care to each person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule sessions around busy lives and varying energy levels. These formats offer practical accessibility so clients can engage in regular work, check in between sessions, and use the ways of communicating that feel most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with issues including self esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and compassion fatigue, along with related topics like adoption and foster care, communication problems, narcissism, self-love, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach combines respectful, client-centered interaction with practical, goal-oriented techniques to help clients understand thought patterns and build skills for change.

How much experience does she have?

She has 19 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and client situations, bringing that background into current therapy practice.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the credential LCSW and practices in California; the license details are CA LCSW 96021.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs and subscription handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsNarcissismSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English