Stephanie Mew, LMFT

Therapist in California

Stephanie Mew is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience.

License 122596 · California Expires October 2026
NPI 1184031668 · national registry
Experience and languages 7+ years in practice English

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Mew is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or big life changes. She also supports those coping with compassion fatigue and struggles with mood or social anxiety.

She aims to make sessions straightforward and judgment-free. Stephanie creates time and space for people to say what they really mean and to sort through hard feelings.

Background and approach

Conversations move at the client's pace, with practical steps to try between meetings. Stephanie draws on a blend of approaches to suit different needs. She uses client-centered work to follow the person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness tools to calm racing thoughts.

The Gottman Method also informs how she looks at communication patterns and emotional connection. Her style is collaborative and focused on small, doable changes. She helps people set clear goals, practice new skills, and notice progress over time.

Sessions can include short exercises, thought records, guided breathing, or role-play to improve communication. Stephanie works by phone or video and through messaging when that fits better. She invites people to start with a brief questionnaire to match needs and then schedule sessions that fit their lives.

If someone is ready to make a change, she offers steady support and practical guidance.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 122596 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1184031668 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Stephanie names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Stephanie integrates the Gottman Method, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that work well online. The Gottman Method looks at communication habits and emotional connection and can help people practice clearer ways of talking and listening. Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's lead, offering empathy and understanding to help them feel heard and make their own choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to each person's goals and preferences, then tries techniques that fit those goals. Over a few sessions she and the client check what helps and adjust the plan together so it matches real needs and life demands.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and practicing communication skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send short updates, try brief exercises between sessions, or fit support into a busy schedule. These options help people access therapy without a commute and keep work and personal responsibilities on track.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Stephanie commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like attachment, body image, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, motivation, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a California LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and she practices in California.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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