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Stephanie Dobbs

Stephanie Dobbs

LMFT

Washington

Motivational, person-centered therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Florida / MT1937; LMFT, Washington / LF70012802
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington

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    • Strengths focused
    • Practical strategies
    • Substance concerns

    About Stephanie

    Stephanie Dobbs is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. She focuses on practical, person-centered care and helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and addiction concerns. She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and realistic.

    Stephanie uses Motivational Interviewing as a way to support clients' own reasons for change, and she pairs that with client-centered listening to amplify strengths people already have. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and solution-focused methods to set small, achievable goals.

    Clients can expect straightforward conversations that emphasize real choices and clear next steps. Sessions tend to prioritize what is working, what can shift, and small experiments to try between meetings. Stephanie describes people as the experts in their stories and offers guidance without taking over the process.

    Her background includes longstanding clinical work with people facing drug and alcohol addiction and mood disorders, and she has worked with concerns tied to midlife transitions, caregiver stress, and women's issues. That experience informs practical, down-to-earth strategies for coping and change.

    Stephanie is licensed in Florida as an LMFT and practices with a focus on respectful, strengths-based care. Sessions are conducted in English and arranged through the site's scheduling process. If someone wants support, she encourages taking the first step and completing the intake questionnaire to begin matching.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change. Online sessions can use this style to talk through ambivalence, set personal goals, and support gradual behavior shifts. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and reflecting what matters to the client; that approach works well online when a therapist focuses on understanding what someone values and wants to keep or change.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used here as well, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests new ways of responding. In remote sessions that can mean setting simple between-session tasks, tracking moods, and reviewing results together to shape the next step.

    Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made or priorities change.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online appointments can help fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use remote meetings to keep momentum between visits and make step-by-step plans that fit daily life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionMidlife crisisMood disordersWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    25+ years

    Listed in

    Florida, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and addiction concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, midlife challenges, women's issues, and mood disorders.

    What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

    Sessions emphasize motivational interviewing and client-centered listening to support a person’s own reasons for change. Cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques are used to set goals and try practical experiments between meetings.

    How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

    Stephanie has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with substance-related problems and mood-related concerns.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    She is an LMFT with licensure in Florida and also listed as a Washington LMFT. Her practice profile is associated with Washington.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients schedule with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are costs and payments handled?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.

    What are the steps to begin working together?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability shown in the platform.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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