Darcy Stephens

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years. I would love the opportunity to work with you in achieving your personal growth goals. I like to think of my work with clients like sitting down with an old friend over a cup of coffee and having a conversation. Most of my previous clients have found me very easy to talk with and to form a connection with. With my life experiences and varied work settings, I can generally connect with most people from many walks of life.

I use an eclectic approach, pulling from several evidence-based practices, thinking that you cannot have too many tools in a therapeutic toolbox, trying to tailor my approach to the individual needs of each client. I try to help folks think and challenge themselves to find their own solutions for personal growth. I offer a wealth of information from the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years working with preadolescents throughout adulthood. I have experience with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, attachment issues, substance use disorders, inattention, impulsivity, and much more. Many of my clients find me warm, empathetic, down-to-earth, witty, knowledgeable, and able to understand life from their perspectives. I have often been compared with one of their loved ones, feeling heard, valued, supported, and understood as they have opened up the most sacred part of their lives, sharing their own personal story.

I do use a lot of open-ended questions and emotional processing to help clients identify their thoughts and feelings and engage in insight building to help clients hone in on their treatment goals. Then we discuss and develop a plan of interventions to help them achieve their treatment goals. I do like to check in with them weekly on how they are doing and to see if they think they are making progress towards their individualized goals. If something is not working, then I strategize with clients, looking into alternative interventions and adjusting the plan as needed.