Stephanie Carmona, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Stephanie Carmona

Focus areas

Anxiety

Cultural Diversity Issues

Racism Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Stephanie Carmona

I provide therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and self-exploration - with a special focus on BIPOC clients, veterans, young professionals, and first-time therapy seekers. My approach is warm, reflective, and empowering by helping clients better understand themselves and create meaningful change at their own pace. My approach My approach is integrative and trauma-informed. I meet clients with warmth, curiosity, and compassion - balancing deep reflection with practical tools. Whether you're unpacking trauma, managing social anxiety, or unlearning internalized beliefs, our work is collaborative and tailored to support your growth and emotional clarity. My focus I work best with introspective adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients are women of color, neurodivergent, young professionals facing burnout, or first-time therapy seekers. If you're craving change, clarity, or simply a space where your experience is deeply understood, we'll build that together. My communication style I am gentle, calm, authentic, and emotionally attuned. I like to use humor when appropriate and like to create a space that's supportive, nonjudgmental, and grounded in compassion. I offer validation and gentle challenge, helping you explore difficult emotions or patterns at a pace that feels safe and empowering. My journey to mental healthcare I've always been drawn to understanding people's deeper stories. My background in Race and Ethnic Studies shaped my view of how intersecting identities impact mental health. I became a therapist to offer a space where reflection, self-worth, and community can support healing and growth. My goals for you I help clients set goals that are meaningful and manageable - not overwhelming. Whether its improving self-worth, managing anxiety, learning more about yourself, or navigating ADHD, we'll break change down to doable steps. You don't have to "have it all together."

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1992599633

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What practice does Stephanie Carmona work with?

Stephanie Carmona works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Stephanie Carmona?

Stephanie Carmona frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Stephanie Carmona on their profile.