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Stephanie Tumba

Supportive counselor using evidence-based methods

LMHC Washington

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Tumba is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience and licensure in Washington (WA LMHC LH 61484677), she draws on practical techniques to support clients facing compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related struggles.

She also addresses more specific areas such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and blended family dynamics. Her approach emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and collaborative planning.

Stephanie adapts conversations and treatment strategies to fit each person’s situation, integrating evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness-informed practices. She aims to help clients build motivation, strengthen coping skills, and move toward more meaningful, satisfying daily life.

Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and she frames her role as a supportive partner in that process. Prospective clients can expect a tailored, compassionate process that balances practical skill-building with attention to personal values and goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and it often emphasizes practical skill-building and problem solving. ACT encourages people to clarify values and develop psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindfulness skills while taking committed action toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and she collaborates with clients to determine what fits best. Together they consider the client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adapt techniques from different methods as needed to create a personalized plan that feels workable and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow participation from home or another convenient location, and support ongoing work between sessions through shorter messaging or chat when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, sleep difficulties, parenting, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What therapeutic styles and methods are used in sessions?
Sessions draw on several evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to match client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with clients across a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the credential WA LMHC LH 61484677 and is based in Washington.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Remote formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is the cost of sessions determined?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English