My name is Kelly Stephens and I am a Licensed Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) providing services to individuals, couples, and families. I believe it takes courage and strength to seek out therapy, and the therapist-client relationship is foundational to effective therapy. Finding a therapist with whom you connect and trust is incredibly important. If a therapeutic relationship can grow to become a safe place to open up and become vulnerable, I believe the process of therapy can provide life-altering positive change.
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families transition to new phases of life. One of the biggest life stage transitions is the addition of a new baby. A newly expanded family introduces new or altered parenting roles, and impacts the lives of siblings. Research shows that marital satisfaction declines after the birth of a child. Relationships with in-laws, extended family, and friends are also impacted. I enjoy helping clients better comprehend these changes, process emotions, and manage even the positive stress that comes with expanding a family. Other complex and difficult life transitions include separation, divorce, and the loss of loved ones. I have experience and a passion for helping clients with the healing process for these different types of loss, while lowering levels of anxiety to create a healthier atmosphere for the family as a whole.
