Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Stephanie Stoddart, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 96021
- NPI
- 1346376662
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Stephanie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Adoption and foster care
About Stephanie
Stephanie Stoddart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, compassion fatigue, and building self-esteem. Stephanie also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, communication problems, narcissism, self-love, and women's issues.
Her approach is direct and practical. She pays attention to how thoughts affect behavior and life satisfaction. Sessions often include talking through specific problems and identifying small changes that can make daily life easier.
Stephanie uses techniques from client-centered therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to each person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help clarify goals and build step-by-step plans to reach them.
She has experience across a range of settings, including work with foster and adoptive parents and people involved with the justice system. That background informs her approach to practical problem solving and clear communication.
In sessions she aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. The first meetings focus on identifying immediate concerns and deciding what to try next. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the listed steps to schedule an initial meeting.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. In online sessions that can mean time spent clarifying priorities and deciding which problems to tackle first. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts that influence feelings and behavior and then testing small changes. Online CBT often uses short between-session tasks and clear skills practice to track progress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking what feels useful, adjusting techniques, and setting concrete next steps together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel to appointments. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, communication problems, narcissism, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, problem-focused style. Sessions mix listening with hands-on techniques from client-centered work, CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working in varied settings. That includes work related to foster care, adoption, and community corrections.
Where is she licensed and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently available to work with international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact pricing during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers