Stanley Sorensen, LMFT

Stanley Sorensen is a California-licensed therapist with 37 years of professional experience. He holds an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and has worked with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss. His practice centers on recognizing each client as the expert of their own story and building on the strengths they already bring to therapy.

Stanley understands that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. He offers compassionate support while helping clients explore choices, develop coping strategies, and move toward clearer goals. His approach emphasizes collaboration and practical progress, guiding clients through the process of change at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of their experiences.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Stanley Sorensen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and meaningful change. One aspect of this work emphasizes skills-based strategies - teaching coping tools and behavioral practices that help manage symptoms of addiction, panic, depression, and anxiety and support day-to-day functioning. Another aspect centers on trauma-informed relational work - helping clients process experiences of trauma, abuse, grief, and relationship difficulties while strengthening communication and connection.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Stanley collaborates with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy provides flexible options to support that collaborative work. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage distance or mobility constraints, and maintain continuity of care across locations. These options make it easier to access consistent, evidence-informed support from a licensed professional.