- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Guilt and shame
About Stanley
Stanley Sorensen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 37 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are struggling with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation, panic, and social anxiety.
Stanley starts from the idea that each person knows their story best. He listens for strengths clients already use, and helps build on those resources. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than labels, with clear conversation about what is happening and what feels most pressing.
In therapy he talks through how habits, choices, and past hurts shape current feelings. He helps people untangle control issues, communication blocks, and the painful self-judgment that often shows up as guilt or shame. Work may include coping skills for panic and ways to manage addictive patterns.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. That means focusing on approaches with research support and applying them in simple, understandable ways. The therapist and client decide together which techniques fit the person and the problem.
Stanley accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Stanley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach addresses patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, helping people notice triggers and practice different responses. This approach is useful for anxiety, panic, and addictive behaviors.Another approach focuses on processing trauma and painful memories in manageable steps. It aims to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and the strong emotions tied to them, which can help with post-traumatic stress and long-standing shame.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try techniques that fit their needs and preferences. They will check in and adjust the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and maintaining continuity when travel would be difficult. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to have regular check-ins, test new coping skills between sessions, and keep therapy manageable alongside other commitments.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like guilt and shame and social anxiety.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He talks through how past events and self-judgment shape current feelings and uses evidence-based techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns.
What is his experience background?
He has 37 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and grief.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Yes. He accepts international clients and provides sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.