Lani Stoner, LMFT

Her style is direct and focused on real-life problems like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and parenting concerns. She uses short-term approaches when that fits the need, while also offering longer-term care when people prefer more time.

Sessions tend to be active and goal-oriented, with the therapist guiding conversations and suggesting concrete tools to try at home. Lani draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.

Lani has worked in public mental health and independent practice, including work with people who have chronic mental illness and with military and first-responder communities in volunteer roles. She has also supported people facing chronic pain, caregiving stress, cancer, fertility challenges, and the effects of trauma or abuse.

Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and coursework toward a gerontology certificate. Clients can expect a straightforward clinical approach that combines empathy with practical steps.

Lani pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, and the emotional toll of caring for others. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD symptoms, bipolar mood challenges, sleep disruption, anger, and low self-esteem.

Her practice in California is informed by long experience in agency settings and personal work. Lani often helps people reframe their stories, set small goals, and use mindfulness and cognitive tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.