Stephanie Holder , LCSW

Stephanie Holder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience supporting people through a variety of life challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, career transitions, grief and loss, attention difficulties such as ADHD, and the effects of trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

Her approach to counseling is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and compassion. Stephanie places strong value on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, and she collaborates with clients to identify strengths, build coping skills, and create practical strategies tailored to each person’s situation. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, and solution-focused strategies to adapt conversations and treatment plans to individual needs.

Stephanie believes that people are capable of meaningful change when they have supportive guidance, useful tools, and the willingness to be vulnerable. She offers steady encouragement and concrete approaches to help clients move toward the goals and life they envision for themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the client's experience guides the work. It helps people feel heard and supported while exploring values, identity, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices to help reduce reactivity and increase presence; it can support coping with overwhelming emotions and improve day-to-day regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques from these methods to fit each person’s situation. This collaborative stance helps ensure the plan feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can effectively adapt these approaches to remote formats, providing accessible, ongoing support from a distance.