Amanda Stoner , LMFT

Amanda Stoner is a Licensed MFT with eight years of clinical experience supporting teens and parents through everyday challenges and transitions. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), she draws on practical, evidence-informed techniques with a particular focus on solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients clarify goals and develop workable steps toward change.

Amanda emphasizes a collaborative stance, meeting each person where they are and partnering to explore options, brainstorm solutions, and set achievable objectives. She works to cultivate a warm, nonjudgmental space where teens and parents can share thoughts and feelings and openly address the issues that matter most to them.

Her practice centers on clear problem-solving and empowering clients to build skills that translate into real life. Whether addressing relationship dynamics, behavioral concerns, or emotional patterns, Amanda combines flexibility in approach with a steady focus on what the client wants to accomplish, helping families and young people move forward with confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amanda Stoner

Amanda commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person's perspective and creating a supportive environment where their goals guide the work. This approach helps people who want a collaborative process to explore feelings and increase self-understanding.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and everyday coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy makes this kind of collaborative work more accessible. Amanda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow ongoing skill practice, timely support between sessions, and a convenient way for teens and parents to engage in therapy from locations that work for them.