- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Parenting support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Holder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and addiction. Her practice also includes issues such as ADHD, parenting challenges, and blended family issues.
Stephanie uses practical, straightforward conversation to help people clarify what they want to change. She draws on Client-Centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to identify patterns and try small, testable shifts in thinking and behavior.
Clients can expect a conversational style that links everyday problems to concrete steps. Sessions often involve reviewing recent situations, trying short exercises, and setting simple goals to try between appointments. Mindfulness tools are offered when helpful for stress or attention issues, and Motivational Interviewing is used to support people facing ambivalence about change.
Her background includes clinical social work roles with people affected by trauma, loss, and major life changes. That experience informs practical strategies for coping with transitions like divorce, relocation, or changes in family structure. Stephanie also works with concerns related to caregiving stress and first responder issues.
She offers sessions in English and practices in California. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Stephanie often combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address clear problems and daily habits. Client-Centered Therapy means sessions focus on the person's goals and experiences. CBT helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests small changes to see if things shift.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding practices for stress and attention difficulties. Mindfulness exercises are brief and can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what works. That makes the course of work flexible and responsive to changing needs.
The biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove travel time. Licensed professionals can also guide practical, at-home exercises and homework that fit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and addiction, and related areas such as ADHD and blended family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, using practical steps from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a clinical social worker and therapist in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.