Stephanie Stoddart, LCSW

Licensed in California · 19 years in practice

Stephanie Stoddart is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 19 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 96021 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1346376662 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Stoddart is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 19 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, or compassion fatigue. She also supports concerns linked to adoption and foster care, communication problems, narcissism, self-love, and women's issues.

Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on understanding how thoughts shape behavior and on building small workable steps forward.

Background and approach

She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Stephanie uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen commitment when motivation feels stuck.

Client-centered techniques keep the conversation grounded in what matters most to the person in the room. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate setting where people can take the first steps toward change. Work in sessions may include short skills practice, goal-setting, and reviewing what worked between meetings.

The focus is on practical progress and greater self-understanding. Stephanie invites people to explore change at a pace that feels manageable. She offers encouragement while helping people identify concrete next steps toward better coping and more satisfying relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Stephanie names

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Online support

How Stephanie’s approaches work online

Client-centered work begins by focusing on what matters most to the person. The therapist listens closely, follows the person’s lead, and helps clarify goals and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to sort out what they truly want to change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. In sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different responses. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, and building everyday coping skills.

Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. The therapist uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and help set achievable steps toward goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or a busy schedule.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Stephanie focus on?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue, plus related topics like adoption and foster care and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and practical. Conversations are tailored to each person and focus on steps you can try between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 19 years of professional experience providing therapeutic support in a range of settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in California.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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