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Lucia Stanfield

Therapist

Lucia Stanfield

LMHC

Florida · 20+ years of experience

Supportive therapy for life’s complex challenges

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Step 1

  • Practical coping skills
  • Values-based choices
  • Collaborative care

About Lucia

Lucia Stanfield is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, ADHD, and other life changes. Lucia aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them and begin to build steady routines and clearer boundaries.

She draws on practical approaches to help people manage symptoms and make concrete changes. Sessions focus on teaching coping skills, improving communication, and setting small, doable goals. Lucia often uses strategies that address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and values-based choices.

Her background includes long-term clinical work with individuals facing trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and complex mood concerns. This experience informs a flexible style that mixes skill-building with reflective conversation. Lucia adapts tools to each person’s pace and needs while keeping an eye on practical day-to-day improvements.

People who want therapy that balances compassion with clear structure may find this approach helpful. Lucia emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client’s priorities. She works to make progress feel achievable rather than overwhelming.

Lucia accepts clients from within and outside the United States and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, users should confirm current session format options and scheduling details to ensure they match personal needs.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Step 3

Approaches that guide online work and practical outcomes

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them. It helps when someone feels stuck by shifting attention away from unhelpful thoughts and toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns formed early in life and how they show up now; it can help with intimacy struggles, abandonment issues, and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needs change. Clients can expect a mix of skills practice, reflection, and real-world homework when appropriate.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or audio depending on bandwidth and comfort. Licensed professionals tailor the pacing and tools so therapy fits daily routines while focusing on measurable steps toward clients' goals.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lucia address?

Lucia helps people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and other life transitions.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends skill teaching with reflective conversation. Sessions aim to be practical, focused on coping skills, communication, and small achievable goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults across mood concerns, trauma, caregiver stress, and relationship challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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