Stephanie LaCount , LMFT

Stephanie LaCount is a licensed psychotherapist in California with more than 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups across a range of life challenges. She focuses on anxiety and stress management, depression, self-esteem and motivation, relationship and communication concerns, grief and coping with life changes, LGBT issues, multicultural matters, mood disorders, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Her therapeutic manner is open, curious, warm, and accepting, and she emphasizes a collaborative relationship that adapts to each person's needs and goals. Stephanie draws from a flexible, eclectic set of methods, integrating psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches to tailor care to the situation. Her work often balances practical coping skills with opportunities for deeper insight and relational repair.

Stephanie holds an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a professional credential that authorizes practice with individuals, couples, and families in California. Over a long career in varied clinical settings she has supported clients in building resilience, improving communication, and navigating meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and the Benefits of Online Care

Stephanie LaCount uses a client-centered approach that places the person's experience and goals at the center of the work, creating a respectful space to explore feelings, values, and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent element - it focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and coping challenges. Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her skill set and teaches awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. That partnership helps ensure therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity through transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals when in-person meetings are not convenient.