Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

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Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR (she, they)

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26 Endorsed

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Available both in-person and online

71 W Sierra Madre Blvd Sierra Madre, CA 91024

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Keeping the peace, staying agreeable, and hiding parts of yourself helped you stay safe. Now your needs keep ending up on the back burner while people pleasing, anxiety, guilt, and self-doubt follow you everywhere. You replay conversations, question your instincts, and struggle to trust your inner voice. Maybe you grew up in a high-control environment, experienced religious or spiritual trauma, or learned in your family that parts of you were unsafe to express. Trauma therapy can help you understand these patterns, process shame, reconnect with your body, and rebuild a sense of self-trust.

I work with people who’ve spent years trying to be who others needed them to be. Many are LBGTQIA+, neurodivergent, late bloomers, or deep feelers who’ve felt out of place for a long time, especially in their families or faith communities. If that’s you, therapy doesn’t have to be another place to perform, it can be where you finally exhale, and feel seen.

Together, we'll explore what shaped you, release the shame that isn't yours to carry, and build a life that feels authentic. You deserve compassionate, judgment-free support as you reconnect with yourself. If you're ready to begin, I'd love to walk alongside you. Schedule your free consultation today!

Call or Email Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 296-0429

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

71 W Sierra Madre Blvd

Sierra Madre, CA 91024 map

(213) 296-0429

Website

I offer in-person therapy in Sierra Madre, CA, and I am available virtually throughout both California!

I specialize in Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse, LGBTQ+ and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Hi! I am so glad you have landed here. Feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit.

Let's Connect (213) 296-0429

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

71 W Sierra Madre Blvd

Sierra Madre, CA 91024 map

(213) 296-0429

Website

I offer in-person therapy in Sierra Madre, CA, and I am available virtually throughout both California!

I specialize in Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse, LGBTQ+ and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Hi! I am so glad you have landed here. Feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Please check in with me about your insurance options! I am an out of network provider, and I am happy to send you a superbill for possible reimbursement.

Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 296-0429

Please check in with me about your insurance options! I am an out of network provider, and I am happy to send you a superbill for possible reimbursement.

Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 296-0429

Qualifications

Marriage & Family Therapist: Stephanie Harimoto

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 140513 Stephanie Harimoto

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 8 years

Attended Azusa Pacific University, MA: Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2020

Alongside my California License as a Marriage & Family Therapist, I am committed to dedicating myself to ongoing trainings that align with my anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA2S affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, & anti-racist values.

Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 296-0429

Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 296-0429

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse
LGBTQ+
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Body Image
Burnout
Caregivers
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Neurodivergence
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Transgender
Women's Issues

I specialize in working with adults who are looking to heal from the impact of past relational or religious trauma. (Or both!) This could looks like unlearning harmful lessons, unpacking specific traumatic incidents, exploring new values, identities, and spirituality - or learning how to reestablish sense of your self and intuition.

Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 296-0429

Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 296-0429

26 Endorsements

Sarah Finch

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Stephanie offers just the right amount of playfulness for those healing from religious trauma and people pleasing. She creates a safe space to ditch guilt, find your "no," and reconnect with your truth beyond fear or external expectations.

Resha Altai

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR

I cannot recommend therapy with Stephanie highly enough! She is a gifted listener who makes those around her feel seen and heard. Stephanie is constantly seeking to improve and learn more to better support her clients.

Mack Hayden

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Stephanie is warmth personified! If you've got the People Pleaser Gene or are trying to make sense of who you are outside of who you were told you HAD to be, she'll take you right through any valley and over any mountain to find the self-love you deserve!

Traci Terrill

Marriage & Family Therapist

Stephanie is passionate, warm and dedicated to creating a safe space where clients feel heard, seen, and fully accepted. I can't recommend Stephanie enough!

Wade Mollison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW

Stephanie's warmth and expertise make her an outstanding therapist. She is collaborative and helps foster tangible tools to create lasting change. I highly recommend Stephanie!

Jeffrey D Yeom

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Steph has always shown genuine care and curiosity for her clients. She has a special way of holding the room for clients that feels safe for them to unpack their trauma. I've grown as a clinician because of her and her joy is infectious!

Delaviz L Eftekhar

Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW

Stephanie is compassionate, knowledgeable, and warm. She provides holistic support for folx seeking post-traumatic growth and development of an empowered sense of self. I recommend Stephanie for anyone seeking to build their inner safe haven.

Emilee Johnsen

ACSW

Stephanie is a truly exceptional therapist whose warm and empathic approach makes her a safe haven for anyone healing from trauma. With her compassionate demeanor, she creates an environment where clients feel genuinely understood and accepted as they are.

Sarah Rincon

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Stephanie is a compassionate and thoughtful therapist with a gift for navigating religious trauma, spirituality, and life transitions. Her genuine curiosity and attentive listening make you feel truly seen, supported, and held in her presence.

Gwen Lovett - Religious Trauma Therapist

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CMHC

I would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for a therapist with expertise in religious trauma. She is so understanding, warm, and knowledgeable!

Mikaela Karpinski

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Stephanie is an extremely safe zone for so many needs - specifically when talking about pain and religious trauma, she shows such a patient expertise that allows so much space to heal.

Fernanda Schiffer

Counselor, LMHC, QS, EMDR

Stephanie is a compassionate therapist who has the tact to guide people to work on their people pleasing behaviors and feel empowered to live their best lives. Highly recommend.

Jhoana Sarabia Maldonado

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Stephanie is a compassionate therapist who has support patients who have experienced religious harm, struggled with people pleasing, and having trouble deconstructing past harm experiences. I highly recommend working with Stephanie.

Sunrise Therapy Services, LLC

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Stephanie is very knowledgeable towards religious trauma and deconstruction of unproductive beliefs taught in childhood. She is the best when it comes to processing yucky trauma and providing a space that is super open, welcoming, and non-judgmental.

Mary Eldridge Emdrpeople-Pleasing

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW , LCSW

Stephanie Harimoto is a wonderful therapist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ community, and folks recovering from religious and/or relational trauma! I highly recommend working with Stephanie!

Laurie White LSCSW-Overthinking & Perfectionism

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW

Stephanie is a skilled and compassionate clinician who truly understands anxiety and people-pleasing. She creates a safe space for growth and lasting change. If you're looking for a high-quality therapist, I highly recommend her.

Family Communication Partner Arguments Jamie Schile-Morales

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Stephanie is an expert in religious harm and family of origin trauma. She is a great professional support to her clients, caring for them deeply while also empowering them and I highly recommend her!

Rachel Mukai

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Stephanie is the person to go to if you are queer and/or have religious trauma. She brings her whole self into therapy, including her humor and immense compassion.

Olivia Lavelle: EMDR + People-Pleasing

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, PPSC

Stephanie Harimoto is a therapist who leads with empathy, clarity, and deep understanding. Her work around religious harm, people-pleasing, and identity growth is so needed and she offers it with a tone that is both gentle and empowering to her clients.

Arlee Pryor

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSTIP

Stephanie is a wonderful therapist. She's highly trained in helping folks with religious trauma and is a safe space for queer folks. I have zero doubt any client will find her approach transformational and her presence very safe and attuned.

Tabitha Wang

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC

Stephanie is a warm and compassionate therapist who expertly uses her knowledge and experience in the field of religious trauma and LGBTQ+ to help clients grow and meet personal goals, while feeling fully supported and welcome to come as they are.

Hannah Short, Postpartum Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMNCS, CCM

I highly recommend Stephanie for trauma and religious trauma work in California. She provides thoughtful, validating care that helps clients safely unpack painful experiences, rebuild trust, and move forward with clarity, autonomy, and emotional healing!

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Stephanie is a deeply comforting and reassuring therapist. She is able to understand what you are struggling with and how to support with ease, humor and highly efficient therapy techniques. Highly recommend.

Chelsea Sutter

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Stephanie has this incredible warmth and safe presence that brings an almost instantly healing atmosphere for her clients. I wholeheartedly recommend Stephanie to anyone seeking an authentic and skilled therapist dedicated to the well-being of her clients.

Lindsey Schmidt, postpartum, ADHD, brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Stephanie a warm and compassionate therapist who specializes in trauma, neurodivergence, and working through religious trauma. She creates a supportive space where clients feel understood. I highly recommend her!

Charlotte Almeida

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR

If you are in California I highly recommend Stephanie. She is an expert in working with Religious Trauma, People Pleasing, and relational trauma. She's your therapist for family of origin stuff! Call her today for your free consult!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I believe healing comes through the power of relationship, and that includes between us! Through person-centered attachment work, you'll have a safe base to process through your pain. I also use trauma-informed modalities to help you identify underlying patterns at play to move forward in a way that feels more authentic to you.

Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR