Stephanie Shao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (760) 614-8852
You deserve a space where you feel fully seen, accepted, and supported—where your voice matters, your pace is honored, and healing is led by your innate wisdom.
I’m a Taiwanese American & Buddhist therapist who works with second-generation immigrants, people of color, and queer folks navigating the pain of disconnection—from self, from family, and from the world around them. Whether you're carrying intergenerational trauma, struggling with self-worth and self-trust, or moving through the grief of not having had space to simply be—you’re not alone.
My approach is grounded in somatic, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapy. It is also shaped by Buddhist values of compassion, loving-kindness and patience of the full human experience. I believe that healing happens when we are met with presence—not pressure, for you to go at your own pace, without judgment, to reconnect with authentic parts of yourself.
As a daughter of immigrants, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate your sense of identity and self across differences in values systems and beliefs.
In our work together, you are the guide. I am here to walk alongside you— as a collaborator and gentle cheerleader— as you find your way home to yourself.
Call or Email Stephanie Shao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 614-8852
Let's Connect (760) 614-8852
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Out of Network
Stephanie Shao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (760) 614-8852
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 127453 Stephanie S Shao
- In Practice for 5 years
Education and Years In Practice
Stephanie Shao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 614-8852
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Stephanie Shao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (760) 614-8852
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
I also speak
Mandarin
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
I also speak
Mandarin
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sensorimotor Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Stephanie Shao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (760) 614-8852
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Stephanie Shao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 614-8852