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Hopraya Stidom

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Hope, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I work with adults and adolescents who feel overwhelmed by the stressors of everyday life, which can show up as anxiety, depression, self-doubt, burnout, or relationship strain. Many of my clients are capable and high-functioning but feel emotionally exhausted or disconnected from themselves. I’m here to help you feel understood and supported as we sort through what’s been weighing on you and find a path forward that feels right for you!

My approach to therapy

My approach is holistic and trauma-informed, focusing on the connection between mind and body. I help clients process stress, understand emotional patterns, and develop healthy coping skills that support lasting change. I integrate mindfulness, self-awareness practices, and creative tools to promote self-acceptance, emotional regulation, and improved quality of life. I offer care that is thoughtful, inclusive, and culturally aware.

What you can expect from me

Therapy can feel intimidating, but it can also be a meaningful first step toward clarity and peace. I meet clients where they are and move at a pace that feels safe, supportive, and collaborative.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch University Santa Barbara
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, Somatic, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English