Carolyn Stephens, LPC

Carolyn Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience providing mental health counseling for adults. As an LPC - a state license that authorizes practice as a professional counselor - she works with people who are managing changes in emotions, thinking, or behavior and those facing addictions. Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, depression, symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, and the challenges that come with major life transitions.

Her background spans community mental health agencies and private practice, giving her experience across a wide range of presentations from more severe mental illnesses to individuals navigating life changes. This work has included supporting veterans, including homeless veterans, by helping them locate shelter resources and engage in ongoing treatment. That variety informs a flexible approach tailored to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic work is grounded in evidence-based and client-centered methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, trauma-informed care, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are, learning about each person’s strengths, and collaboratively setting practical goals to support progress. Carolyn views each person as the expert of their own story and offers steady support for those taking the courageous step toward a more fulfilling life.