Stephanie Rocha, Therapist

Stephanie Rocha, LMFT, helps individuals across California navigate difficult emotions, life stressors, and personal challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care. As a Marriage & Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for teens, adults, and seniors seeking support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Stephanie creates a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can openly explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward greater emotional balance and resilience. Stephanie has a strong focus on helping individuals heal from trauma and post-traumatic stress. She understands that the effects of trauma can influence many areas of life, including relationships, mood, and overall wellbeing. Through a thoughtful and collaborative approach, Stephanie helps clients process painful experiences, build emotional regulation skills, and regain a sense of safety and control in their lives. Her work in trauma-informed therapy supports individuals in developing practical tools that foster long-term healing and stability. In her clinical practice, Stephanie frequently supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief. She also has experience working with specialized populations such as individuals connected to adoption or foster care systems and first responders who may face unique emotional demands. Stephanie integrates proven therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy while also offering additional therapeutic strategies tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Stephanie is bilingual in Spanish and values providing culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. She approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and respect for each client’s personal story, helping them identify strengths while building the skills needed to move forward with confidence. Outside of her clinical work, Stephanie enjoys gardening, fiber arts, and traveling.