Brenda Stephens, Counselor

Brenda Stephens

Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Psychologist, Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

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 ideation
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice 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

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Altered mental status or delirium
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

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

  • Stephens Therapy Associates

    Office Building

    Aero DriveSuite 240San Diego, CA 92123

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Flat path to the front door
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Service animals allowed
    • Step-free entry
    • Wide doorway
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Communication

    • Virtual remote interpreter (VRI)

    Getting around

    • Elevators
    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
    • Wide entry to clinician space

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 HealthCare – California
  • Veterans Community Care Network (VACCN) – California
  • Sliding scale
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Single case agreement
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance

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