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Stephanie Souza(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
California
Anxiety - Depression- Existential crisis & challenges- Relationship issues- Sexual health & dysfunction-Insomnia & sleep issues-

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Professional statement

Welcome. I use a collaborative approach to help improve self-awareness and understanding, and identify opportunities for growth, healing, and empowerment. In my work with individuals, I aim to redirect your focus and process experiences and ideas in a new way. This can lead to improved communication and decision-making strategies, to help build resiliency, and create positive movement in your life.

I draw upon several theoretical approaches including clinical hypnosis for anxiety, depression, and insomnia. I also utilize a relational approach grounded in the framework of existential-humanistic therapy to address interpersonal and relationship difficulties, intimacy, infidelity, life transitions, and grief and loss. This experiential relational style can improve self-awareness, identify opportunities for growth and empowerment, build resiliency, and improve communication and decision-making strategies that support your long-term goals.

Throughout my years of experience I continue to find that the therapeutic relationship is essential as connection and collaboration are vital to creating space for understanding. This can be a place to start in helping you create more fulfilling connections and relationships with yourself and with others. Private pay, insurance, and FSA & HSA accepted.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years



Licensure

California: 30660

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Sexual health & dysfunction - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$210 (50min)