Suangsmorn Stapatyanon, LCP — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Suangsmorn!

I specialize in working with adolescents and emerging adults, supporting them in developing skills to manage life challenges. I take a humanistic and integrative approach to therapy and strive to provide a space that is safe and nonjudgmental while addressing each client's unique needs.

My focus

I work with adolescents and emerging adults struggling with relationship, family, behavioral, emotional, self-esteem, academic, and career challenges. My clients and their families seek support for life changes and stressors such as starting college, loss, dating, navigating independence, and intergenerational family conflict.

My approach

The core of the client-therapist relationship is safety, trust, and partnership. When clients feel valued and understood, they gain confidence to make positive choices. I take a holistic approach to each client's unique needs and integrate techniques from different psychological perspectives.

My communication style

I provide a welcoming, safe space for clients to explore challenges, recognize strengths, and develop new strategies for growth. I invite clients to have an active voice in treatment while offering my professional perspective and evidence-based therapeutic strategies.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up as a sensitive and stubborn child in a culture that did not embrace these qualities. Fortunately, people in my life nurtured this side of me and gave me confidence to take action. I remain proud of this profession and enjoy learning from clients each day.

My goals for you

I believe that goal-setting is an important process of treatment. My clients and I work together early in treatment to define goals that are meaningful to them and will contribute to improved functioning. We check in on progress and make adjustments as needed.

Our first session

During the first session, we will spend time understanding what you are looking for in therapy. We will answer questions or address concerns you may have so you know what to expect and feel comfortable in this collaborative effort. The first session is also an opportunity for you to decide if working with me is a good fit.

I identify as...

Female
South East Asian
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

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Focus populations

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

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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, Thai

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles and a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology- Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Suangsmorn Stapatyanon