Stephanie Donabedian, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Stephanie!

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, heard, and supported. I help adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique experiences and goals so you can move toward lasting healing and growth.

My focus

I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, processing difficult experiences, or seeking personal growth, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to help you heal, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.

My approach

I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, heard, and understood. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach, tailoring evidence-based treatments to your unique needs and goals. Together, we'll build practical tools, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. I'll listen without judgment, offer honest feedback with empathy, and support you at a pace that feels right for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I'm passionate about creating a space where people feel safe, heard, and supported through life's challenges. It's an honor to walk alongside clients as they heal, build resilience, and discover new possibilities for growth and meaningful change.

My goals for you

Together, we'll identify meaningful goals that reflect what's most important to you. I'll help you build practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, recognize patterns, and celebrate progress along the way, creating a personalized path toward lasting healing and growth.

Our first session

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know one another in a relaxed, supportive environment. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and move at a pace that feels comfortable. You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

+ 13 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

Single Mother

LGBTQIA+

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stephanie Donabedian