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Stephanie LaCount

Experienced therapist blending practical and reflective methods

LMFT California

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Stephanie

Stephanie LaCount is a California-licensed psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical experience who works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and LGBT issues.

Background and approach

She brings a warm, open, and curious presence to sessions and adapts her methods to the priorities a client brings to therapy. Stephanie emphasizes collaboration and tailors each plan to the individual’s goals and life context.

Her practice integrates several therapeutic perspectives so that methods match the moment in treatment. She often draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to build present-moment coping skills, psychodynamic ideas to explore patterns rooted in past experience, and solution-focused techniques to identify practical steps forward.

With experience in multicultural concerns, communication problems, social anxiety and mood disorders, she strives to create an accepting atmosphere where clients can explore change and develop sustainable coping skills.

Approach, Collaboration, and Online Options

Stephanie often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. She also incorporates client-centered principles, offering an accepting, empathetic therapeutic relationship that supports exploration and self-directed growth. Mindfulness practices appear in her work as well, teaching present-focused skills that can reduce reactivity and improve coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to clarify goals, assess what methods are most helpful, and adjust the plan over time so therapy aligns with the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy for her practice includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These options support ongoing access to care and allow clients to choose the format that best fits their routines and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Stephanie help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related concerns, plus related topics like communication problems and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is collaborative and eclectic, combining client-centered warmth with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapies to meet specific goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a psychotherapist licensed in California with 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups across a variety of settings.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 30033.
Does she offer services 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 for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsMood disordersMulticultural concernsSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English