- Guilt and shame
- Communication problems
- Career and purpose
About Stephanie
Stephanie Andrews is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, and sexual abuse. She also supports people facing career setbacks, infidelity, and questions about life purpose.
Stephanie focuses on practical conversation and steady pacing. Sessions are a place to say what feels heavy and sort through what matters next. She listens for how guilt and shame show up in daily choices and relationships, and helps people name those patterns so they are easier to work with.
Her approach centers on clear communication and realistic steps. That can mean spotting old family patterns, talking through what forgiveness might look like, or planning small changes at work. Steph uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide these conversations and to reduce overwhelm so decisions feel less reactive.
She pays attention to how past hurts affect current relationships. When trauma or sexual assault is part of the story, she moves at a pace the client can handle while addressing practical safety and coping needs. She also helps young adults and others who are rebuilding trust after infidelity or difficult choices.
Sessions begin with a short assessment of what brought someone in and what matters most now. From there she and the client set clear goals and check progress. The focus is on usable tools people can try between sessions and honest conversation about what helps and what doesn’t.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on relationships, trauma, and challenging emotions. One common technique focuses on improving communication skills by practicing clear requests, reflective listening, and managing conflict in small steps; this helps with relationship tension and repeated arguments. Another approach involves trauma-informed coping skills that teach grounding, breathing, and manageable routines to reduce overwhelm after traumatic events; these tools are practical and can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and comfort level, adjusting pace and techniques as progress is tracked. She treats the choice of approach as a conversation rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Different formats can help when someone prefers not to be on camera, needs a shorter appointment, or wants to conserve bandwidth. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions fit daily life while focusing on the practical skills and conversations that lead to clearer decisions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and sexual abuse. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, infidelity, career questions, and young adult issues.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She listens for how guilt and shame affect decisions and relationships and helps name those patterns. Work often includes practical steps to reduce overwhelm and shift daily behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, trauma, and stress related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.