Amanda Stoner , LMFT

Amanda Stoner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings eight years of clinical experience working with teenagers and their parents. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods, with an emphasis on solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to help clients identify practical steps toward their goals and develop skills for coping with current challenges.

She approaches each person and family with a collaborative mindset, meeting clients where they are and partnering to explore options, brainstorm strategies, and set achievable objectives. Her work centers on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals and families can share their thoughts and feelings openly as they work through stress, relationship issues, parenting concerns, mood challenges, or life transitions.

Amanda integrates theory with practical tools to address the needs and goals presented in sessions, tailoring her approach to the unique circumstances of each client. As an LMFT, she is trained in relationship and family systems as well as individual-focused interventions, which informs her flexible, goal-oriented practice.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying concrete goals and small steps that lead to immediate change. It is practical and future-oriented, often helping clients manage stress, relationship challenges, and parenting goals by focusing on what works and building on strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) explores the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offers skills for reframing unhelpful thinking and reducing distress. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and coping with life changes and impulsivity.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, navigating relationship concerns, and supporting young adults through transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual or family.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across distances. Licensed professionals can deliver the same core therapeutic work remotely, helping clients access treatment in ways that suit their routines.