- Guilt and shame
- First responder issues
- Parenting support
About Stanton
Stanton Speck is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of professional experience. He practices from California licensure and provides services to California residents by telehealth. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and parenting difficulties.
He has experience helping people manage codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues. He also supports people dealing with guilt and shame, forgiveness, money and financial concerns, and finding life purpose. His background includes work with first responders and trauma-related issues tied to high-stress jobs.
A veteran, he brings long-term personal and professional perspective to sessions. Outside clinical work he has decades of motocross racing and surfing experience, and he often connects those interests to the emotional and mental sides of following a passion. That can help when conversations turn to identity, self-worth, or making changes that align with personal goals.
Sessions focus on talking through what feels stuck, naming patterns, and trying practical steps that can fit into day-to-day life. He aims to create an open setting where people can speak without feeling judged. The therapist encourages small, steady actions to shift difficult feelings and behaviors.
Before booking, clients should confirm current session options. To begin, users follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How evidence-based techniques are used in telehealth
He often draws on established, evidence-based techniques that help people understand and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, then testing small behavioral changes to see what helps. This approach suits problems like anxiety, addictions, and relationship conflict because it links clear steps to daily life. Another approach centers on processing trauma and high-stress work experiences in gradual, manageable ways. This method helps people who have post-traumatic stress or first responder issues by giving tools to reduce reactivity and build coping skills over time. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring. That means techniques can shift as progress or new needs appear. Confirm the session formats before booking since the original biography specifies telehealth for California clients but does not list other formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, video works best for detailed conversation, while others prefer audio-only for a quicker check-in. Ask about current options when scheduling so sessions match practical needs.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, plus parenting difficulties and related areas like codependency and communication problems.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on talking through what feels stuck, naming patterns, and trying practical steps that fit everyday life.
What is his professional background?
He is an LMFT with 35 years of professional experience and a veteran who has worked extensively with first responders and trauma-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He holds a California LMFT credential and provides services to clients in California via telehealth while living in Washington state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with California-based clients by telehealth.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.