Lani Stoner , LMFT

Lani Stoner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 27 years of experience in the mental health field. She brings a long history of work across agency and private practice settings and has collaborated with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. Her background includes training in counseling psychology and gerontology, and she has developed particular expertise in supporting people who face chronic mental illness, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, caregiving stress, chronic pain and health concerns, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Stoner’s approach tends to be active and directive while drawing on brief, solution-oriented methods when appropriate; she also has experience providing longer-term care when needed. She integrates modalities such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative techniques, and solution-focused work to tailor treatment to each person’s situation. Over the years she has worked with military and first-responder populations and has sought training to provide respectful, informed care for people identifying as LGBTQQIP2SAA.

Her career has included public agency roles and private practice, and at times she has adapted her work schedule to meet family caregiving responsibilities. Throughout these shifts she has remained committed to helping people move toward improved functioning, healthier relationships, and a greater sense of hope. She looks forward to supporting individuals and families as they address life transitions, grief, addiction, mood concerns, and other challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Lani Stoner draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and building a collaborative relationship; it is useful for improving communication, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and it can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and self-regulation skills that support coping with chronic stress, grief, pain, and emotional reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lani works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors techniques accordingly so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule care around work, family, or health limitations. This range of options supports continuity of care and allows therapists to adapt session formats to what helps each person engage and make progress.