Therapist profile
Jennifer Stephens, LPC
LPC in Alabama - relationships and parenting
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- Addictions recovery
- Anxiety and depression
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Jennifer
Jennifer Stephens is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction, parenting stress, and identity concerns. Her practice also includes support for people dealing with grief, trauma, mood disorders, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
In sessions she uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage emotions and make changes that matter in daily life. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Client-Centered Therapy and Narrative Therapy also guide her focus on a person's story and values.
People come for help with anger, compulsive behaviors, and substance issues, and for struggles tied to family of origin or current family stress. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood changes, and issues connected to gender and sexual identity. Conversations cover small, doable steps as well as longer-term coping skills.
Sessions aim to improve communication, reduce overwhelm, and rebuild confidence in everyday roles like parenting and work. Jennifer often works on concrete tools for stress and relapse prevention, communication skills, and strategies to manage mood swings. She asks about what matters to each person and helps set practical goals.
Her approach is direct and respectful. Jennifer helps clients name problems, try new behaviors, and notice what changes. To begin, she has people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that align with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of parenting or relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new routines, useful for mood management, stress, and addiction-related behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily demands and then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are expected as progress is tracked.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists often combine conversational work, skill practice, and brief exercises that suit video or phone sessions, helping people apply techniques between appointments.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Nevada, Oregon, Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps people manage family stress, parenting strain, family of origin issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like in sessions?
Her style draws on ACT, CBT, client-centered, mindfulness, and narrative approaches with a focus on practical steps and values-based choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified here.
How does pricing work for her sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.