Stephanie Blanco , LCSW

Stephanie Blanco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, and depression. Stephanie centers her work on listening carefully and helping people find practical ways to feel better. Her background includes many years in hospital settings. She has worked in emergency care, trauma, intensive care, oncology, obstetrics, and psychiatric units. That hospital experience shaped how she responds to sudden crises and long-term health challenges alike. Stephanie uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow the person's lead. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover patterns from the past that still affect daily life. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple steps. People can expect to talk through feelings, practice new coping skills, and build plans that fit their life. Stephanie also brings experience supervising and teaching other social workers, which informs her practical, down-to-earth style. She accepts international clients and works with people across California. Many clients seek her out for support around illness, caregiving stress, grief, immigration-related strain, and communication problems. Stephanie invites people to take the first step and explore what might help them next.

Approaches Delivered Through Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so individuals can clarify what matters most and set their own goals. This approach works well for people who need a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people spot and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical and skill-based, with exercises to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, and lift mood. CBT often includes homework and simple tools to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they choose methods and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to ongoing care. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, clarifying skills, or getting support between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or medical demands.