Stephanie Urbaniec, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Stephanie!

I work with adults and older adults and help people dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and substance abuse using a client-centered and strength-based approach.

My focus

My client focus has mainly been on adults and older adults who have recently been in the ER or hospital due to their medical conditions. I work to help my clients navigate this period in their lives and assist with building skills to help them cope.

My approach

My approach to therapy differs based on the needs of the client. I most frequently use Motivational Interviewing and Client-based therapy. My goal is to use the best approach for you!

My communication style

My communication is calm, attentive, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable being able to open up to me about anything.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey started at a young age, just knowing that I wanted to help people. I love to see my clients become successful and independent in being able to cope with their difficult situations.

My goals for you

How I approach setting goals with clients is to work together to define what you are looking to accomplish during our time together. This will start with building some trust and eventually working towards setting some goals and tracking your progress.

Our first session

Our first session together will mostly consist of talking about how you have been feeling recently, and me asking questions to help me better understand why you are feeling the way you are. This first session is about building a connection to then get a sense of what would be best for you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stephanie Urbaniec