Victoria Stokdyk
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | AMFT #146907
Supervised By: Dr. Ronit Farzam, PSY 23819
Client Focus
Adults
Adolescents
Parents
Specialties
Families
Family Conflict Resolution
Anxiety Management
Academic Stress
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Women’s Issues
Treatment Methods
Strength-Based Therapy
Depression Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Empowerment-Focused Approaches
As a mother who has successfully navigated raising three children into adulthood, Victoria offers practical, empathetic guidance to parents and families, combining clinical expertise with genuine understanding of modern parenting challenges and family dynamics.
Her client-centered, collaborative approach empowers individuals to take an active role in their healing, strengthening their capacity to lead fulfilling lives and build meaningful connections with others.
Victoria's integration of attachment-based therapy with humanistic principles creates a therapeutic environment where clients can explore relationship patterns while honoring their inherent wisdom and capacity for growth.
"I provide a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and work with clients to address unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that cause depression, anxiety, and conflict within relationships. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, aiming to strengthen and empower clients to lead fulfilling lives and build meaningful connections."
- Victoria Stokdyk
Victoria Stokdyk is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a mother to her work with adults, adolescents, and parents navigating life's challenges.
With specialized focus on anxiety, depression, and academic/family issues, she creates a client-centered, collaborative therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings while developing practical tools for lasting change. Victoria's approach is uniquely grounded in real-world understanding, combining clinical training with the wisdom gained from raising three children into adulthood in today's fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Her therapeutic approach integrates attachment-based principles, humanistic techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and is informed by both EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) methodologies. This comprehensive framework allows her to address both immediate symptoms and underlying relational patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and family conflict. Victoria's attachment-based foundation helps clients understand how early relationships shape current patterns, while her humanistic approach honors each person's inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. Her collaborative style empowers clients to take an active role in their healing journey.
With a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, Victoria brings strong academic foundations combined with specialized training in trauma-informed care through her EMDR certification. Her educational background has equipped her with evidence-based tools for addressing complex mental health challenges, while her ongoing training in cutting-edge modalities ensures she can offer clients the most effective therapeutic interventions available. This commitment to professional development reflects her dedication to providing the highest quality care.
Outside the therapy room, Victoria nurtures her own well-being through hiking adventures that connect her with nature's healing power, and gardening activities that ground her in the rhythms of growth and renewal. She treasures time spent with family and friends over shared meals, understanding the profound importance of connection, nourishment, and community in mental health. These personal practices reflect the balance and authentic relationships she helps clients cultivate in their own lives.