- Addictions help
- Trauma support
- Social anxiety focus
About Stanley
Stanley Sorensen is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 37 years of experience. He works with people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also focuses on issues like communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, and social anxiety and phobia.
He treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions are conversational and direct. He listens for strengths and practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He aims to help people name what is getting in the way and practice different ways of responding.
In work with trauma, he helps people manage reactions and build more stability step by step. With addiction and grief, he focuses on coping skills and rebuilding routines that feel manageable. For relationship concerns he looks at patterns of interaction and clearer communication strategies.
Stanley uses methods grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, applied in straightforward ways to address symptoms and behaviors. He supports people who struggle with panic attacks and post-traumatic stress by teaching grounding and pacing strategies to reduce intense moments. He also helps people explore life purpose and self-regard when shame or low self-love are present.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. The first step is a short questionnaire and scheduling a session so practical goals and an initial plan can be set together.
Approach and what online sessions involve
Stanley works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing symptoms and teaching concrete skills. One common method he uses is skills-based coping work that teaches grounding, breathing, and stepwise exposure to reduce panic and avoidant behavior; this helps people manage intense moments and slowly face feared situations. Another component is trauma-focused stabilization, which emphasizes safety, pacing, and building routines to reduce reactivity before addressing traumatic memories or patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, tolerances, and day-to-day life. Sessions begin with practical goals and adjust as progress and comfort levels change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make practicing new skills in real-world situations easier because homework and between-session work can be scheduled into the same day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related areas like social anxiety and panic attacks.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a conversational, practical approach that emphasizes strengths and concrete coping strategies rather than abstract discussion.
How long has he practiced?
He has 37 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California LMFT, licensed in California and practicing under that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.