- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Stephanie
Stephanie Holder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and attention difficulties such as ADHD. She also supports individuals dealing with parenting challenges, addiction-related concerns, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.
Holder uses plain, practical conversations to help people identify what’s getting in the way of daily functioning. Sessions often focus on skills people can use between meetings, like behavior experiments or short mindfulness practices. She draws on client-centered principles to build a constructive working relationship and uses cognitive-behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her approach also includes solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing. Those methods help people set small, achievable goals and stay motivated to try changes. Mindfulness strategies are offered to improve moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful situations.
Holder has worked with people affected by adoption and foster care, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, first responder concerns, and other life transitions. She also supports those coping with guilt, shame, and end-of-life matters.
She practices in California and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling details to match their needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps clarify goals, which can make sessions feel more directed by the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete tools to change thinking and behavior patterns; online sessions can review thought records, set behavioral experiments, and track progress between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy offers brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment noticing, which can be practiced during and between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together decide which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape session focus and short-term goals so clients know what to try next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports ongoing skill practice between sessions and regular tracking of progress to keep changes on track.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and practical, focusing on conversations that lead to small, doable changes and teaching skills to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm specific pricing during sign up.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.