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Stephanie Maria Pena

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Seatac, WA 98188
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You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
Together we'll get curious about the parts of you that hold it all together — the people-pleaser, the caretaker, the one who keeps the peace — and the old hurts underneath that drive them. The goal isn't just relief. It's reconnecting with who you actually are underneath all of that — so you can stop surviving and start building a life on your own terms.
I'm bilingual, bicultural, and I've navigated many of the same intersections my clients do — race, queerness, family, identity. My background in community organizing shapes how I show up: warm, direct, and real. I don't just listen, I get in it with you. Whether this is your first time in therapy or past experiences didn't fit, I'm here. Book your consult.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Seatac, WA 98188

(253) 243-9596
My website
I work with LGBTQ people of color navigating family, identity, and the weight of doing it all. You don't have to carry it alone.
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I work with LGBTQ people of color navigating family, identity, and the weight of doing it all. You don't have to carry it alone.
Stephanie Maria Pena
Let's Connect (253) 243-9596
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Seatac, WA 98188

(253) 243-9596
My website
I work with LGBTQ people of color navigating family, identity, and the weight of doing it all. You don't have to carry it alone.
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I work with LGBTQ people of color navigating family, identity, and the weight of doing it all. You don't have to carry it alone.
Stephanie Maria Pena

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
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I'm in-network with most Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Oxford, Oscar, and UnitedHealthcare plans. For out-of-network clients, I provide superbills if your plan accepts them. My billing service handles insurance and payment details so you can focus on you.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 243-9596
"
I'm in-network with most Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Oxford, Oscar, and UnitedHealthcare plans. For out-of-network clients, I provide superbills if your plan accepts them. My billing service handles insurance and payment details so you can focus on you.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 243-9596

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / SWI.LW.70088627 Stephanie Maria Pena

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended Hunter College, MSW, Graduated 2014
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My background in community organizing shapes how I show up: warm, direct, and real. I'm trained in approaches that help my clients heal from the past and build lives that actually feel like theirs.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 243-9596
"
My background in community organizing shapes how I show up: warm, direct, and real. I'm trained in approaches that help my clients heal from the past and build lives that actually feel like theirs.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 243-9596

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Old hurts that show up as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and burnout — especially for people who grew up between worlds and worked hard to get where they are. Many of my clients navigate the intersection of queerness, race, culture, and family expectations. Using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, we go beyond coping — we get to the root. The goal: freedom from what you've been carrying.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 243-9596
"
Old hurts that show up as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and burnout — especially for people who grew up between worlds and worked hard to get where they are. Many of my clients navigate the intersection of queerness, race, culture, and family expectations. Using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, we go beyond coping — we get to the root. The goal: freedom from what you've been carrying.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 243-9596

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Mixed Race

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Mixed Race

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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I use CBT and DBT to help you challenge old thought patterns and build emotional regulation skills that stick. Mindfulness helps quiet the noise so you can actually hear yourself. I draw on culturally responsive approaches — because the work has to honor who you are and where you come from. My goal: help you heal old hurts, build confidence, and create a life that actually feels like yours.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 243-9596
"
I use CBT and DBT to help you challenge old thought patterns and build emotional regulation skills that stick. Mindfulness helps quiet the noise so you can actually hear yourself. I draw on culturally responsive approaches — because the work has to honor who you are and where you come from. My goal: help you heal old hurts, build confidence, and create a life that actually feels like yours.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 243-9596

Location

Primary Location

Seatac, WA 98188

(253) 243-9596

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I work with LGBTQ people of color navigating family, identity, and the weight of doing it all. You don't have to carry it alone.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (253) 243-9596
"
I work with LGBTQ people of color navigating family, identity, and the weight of doing it all. You don't have to carry it alone.
Photo of Stephanie Maria Pena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Stephanie Maria Pena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (253) 243-9596