Brenda Stephens
Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Accepting clients
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At Stephens Therapy Associates, Our mission is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses an innate capacity for healing.
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideationPractice hours (PDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat
closed
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Substance use
- Manic episodes
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Severe depression
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Physical Assault
- Polyamorous relationship
- Postpartum Depression
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Schizoaffective
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Communication
- Virtual remote interpreter (VRI)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- CHAMPVA – California
- Cigna – California
- Health Net – California
- Magellan – California
- MHN – California
- MHNet Behavioral Health – California
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – California
- Optum – California
- Tricare West – California
- TriWest – California
- United Health Care – California
- Veterans Community Care Network (VACCN) – California
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Credentials
Licenses
LMFT
BBS
110472, California
LPCC
BBS
4366, California
LMFT
BBS
105392, California
LCSW
BBS
88081, California
LMFT
BBS
124567, California
LCSW
BBS
121956, California
LCSW
BBS
110931, California
LMFT
BBS
144520, California
LCSW
BBS
122046, California
LPCC
BBS
8673, California