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Stephanie Lanza, LMFT

Compassionate LMFT supporting families and individuals
  • Family systems therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Strengths-based support

About Stephanie Lanza

Stephanie Lanza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Southern California with eight years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and other life adjustments. Her background also includes extensive work with adoptive and resource/foster parents, addressing the unique challenges those families often face.

Stephanie uses a client-centered, strengths-based stance that emphasizes each person's resilience and goals. She integrates practical elements from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques, along with family-systems perspectives, to tailor interventions to each client's needs. This blended approach supports concrete coping skills while keeping the client's values and relationships central to the work.

Clients can expect collaborative, goal-oriented care designed to help them manage symptoms, improve relationships, and navigate transitions. As an LMFT she is trained to consider individual concerns within the context of family and relational systems, partnering with clients to develop strategies that fit their lives and priorities.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

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.

Is Stephanie Lanza a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are CA LMFT 106859.

In which languages does Stephanie Lanza provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Stephanie Lanza located?

Stephanie Lanza is located in California.

How can I work with Stephanie Lanza as my therapist?

You can work with Stephanie 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 can vary depending on factors such as your 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?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Stephanie draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building on each person's strengths to create a collaborative, supportive environment - it is useful for improving self-esteem, processing life changes, and strengthening relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also incorporates solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and identify concrete steps forward, often helpful when clients want short-term progress on specific challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie collaborates with each client to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors techniques over time based on what is most effective for the individual or family.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These formats support flexibility and continued access to therapists for follow-up, skill-building, and ongoing support, allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent, goal-focused work across different communication styles.

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