Stephen McAlister

Stephen McAlister is dedicated to empowering individuals to release the weight of secrets and find a path toward authenticity and community. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, he offers a safe and trauma-informed space where patients can address deep-seated burdens like childhood trauma, substance abuse issues, or ongoing guilt from the past. By collaborating with his clients, Stephen helps rewrite stories of hurt into those of possibility and freedom. With over a decade of clinical experience, he brings seven years of expertise in supporting those navigating anxiety and depression alongside five years specifically focused on substance abuse counseling. He specializes in refining interpersonal communication skills across various relationships, including parent-child and professional dynamics. Stephen particularly enjoys working with couples to improve communication within complex situational contexts. As a strong advocate for LGBTQ individuals, he provides specialized support for those experiencing conflict between their identity and faith backgrounds. His clinical work incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Couples/Marital Counseling, and he is qualified to provide Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations. While fluent in English, he is also conversant in Spanish. Stephen’s practice is defined by being faith-story-sensitive and LGBTQ-supportive, serving adults across the lifespan from age 18 to 64.