Victoria Steese, LMFT

Victoria Steese, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. *This provider only treats residents residing in the state of California. When booking your appointment, please use the full name as written on your insurance card. Dr. Steese treats patients starting at 5 years old. She is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, having obtained her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego University for Integrative Studies. She earned her license in 2013 after completing a mid-life career change to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Steese has worked in a variety of settings, including hospice, a social skills training program for children with autism, and sober transitional living environments for homeless veterans. She has conducted equine-assisted therapy with veterans using rescued horses and assisted in research at UCSD involving individuals with schizophrenia or dementia enrolled in clinical research trials. Victoria's areas of expertise include grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. She specializes in helping families recover from the loss of a loved one to suicide. Her approach to therapy includes teaching compassionate mindfulness and acceptance, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Victoria Steese

Focus areas

Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Victoria Steese

*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. *This provider only treats residents residing in the state of California. When booking your appointment, please use the full name as written on your insurance card. Dr. Steese treats patients starting at 5 years old. She is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, having obtained her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego University for Integrative Studies. She earned her license in 2013 after completing a mid-life career change to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Steese has worked in a variety of settings, including hospice, a social skills training program for children with autism, and sober transitional living environments for homeless veterans. She has conducted equine-assisted therapy with veterans using rescued horses and assisted in research at UCSD involving individuals with schizophrenia or dementia enrolled in clinical research trials. Victoria's areas of expertise include grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. She specializes in helping families recover from the loss of a loved one to suicide. Her approach to therapy includes teaching compassionate mindfulness and acceptance, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • San Diego University for Integrative Studies, Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1134557002

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Victoria Steese is very compassionate, helpful and easy to talk to!
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Amazing, Caring provider!
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What are common reasons for patients to see Victoria Steese?

Victoria Steese frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Victoria Steese on their profile.

What languages does Victoria Steese speak?

Victoria Steese speaks English.

How do patients rate Victoria Steese in reviews?

8 patients have reviewed Victoria Steese. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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