Stephanie Tumba , LMHC

Stephanie Tumba is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, LGBT issues, and relationship or family problems.

Her approach is practical and personal. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on real skills for coping, improving motivation, and building confidence.

Stephanie uses evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and motivational interviewing to support lasting change. These methods are chosen to address symptoms such as sleep trouble, grief, anger, and attention challenges.

Clients can expect a respectful and nonjudgmental atmosphere. The therapist listens closely and works with clients to set clear, achievable goals. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted when needed.

Stephanie is licensed as an LMHC and practices in Washington. She offers several online session formats so people can fit counseling into busy lives. Taking the first step can feel hard, and her work emphasizes steady, manageable steps toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match what matters most to them. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that contribute to depression or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with each person and collaborate on which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted as the work progresses so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let you work face to face without traveling. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can suit short check-ins or days when a brief conversation fits better into the schedule. These options help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, parenting, or other commitments.