Stephanie Carmona, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Stephanie!

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I offer a warm, collaborative approach that helps adults make sense of what they’re going through and feel more grounded. I work with anxiety, low mood, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions.

My focus

I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck. I’m most comfortable treating anxiety, mild to moderate depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. I often support BIPOC clients, young professionals, veterans, and first-time therapy seekers.

My approach

My approach is thoughtful, supportive, and practical. I draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, and CPT, while keeping therapy flexible and human. I help clients slow down, notice patterns, and learn tools they can use outside of sessions to feel more steady and in control.

My communication style

My style is warm, curious, and nonjudgmental. Sessions feel calm, supportive, and sometimes lighthearted. Clients often share that they feel safe being themselves, understood without having to overexplain, and gently encouraged to grow.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to therapy through a genuine interest in understanding people and how they make sense of their experiences. I’m driven by helping others feel less alone, build self-awareness, and develop skills that support meaningful and lasting change.

My goals for you

Goal setting is collaborative and flexible. We focus on what matters most to you and adjust as therapy unfolds. Some goals are about symptom relief, others about clarity or confidence. Progress often comes from small, realistic steps taken at your pace.

Our first session

The first session is a chance to get to know you and what’s bringing you in. We’ll talk about what’s been challenging and what you’re hoping for. There’s no pressure to know where to start—I’ll help guide the conversation in a way that feels comfortable.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Mindfulness-Based

Psychoanalytic

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Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Other Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stephanie Carmona