Jennifer Stephens, LPC
Experienced LPC for addiction and relationships
- Addiction recovery support
- Relationship and family work
- Anxiety and mood challenges
About Jennifer Stephens
Jennifer Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult emotional and relational challenges. She focuses on areas such as addictions, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, depression, anxiety, and stress, and brings particular expertise in trauma and abuse recovery, mood disorders, and intimacy-related issues.
Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, affirming stance that honors each person’s unique history and goals. Jennifer works with clients across a broad range of focus areas including family and parenting issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the complexities of communication, attachment, and codependency. She also supports those facing life transitions, workplace stress, and identity questions such as gender dysphoria.
Jennifer’s therapeutic style centers on fostering self-love, improving communication, and building practical coping strategies that promote personal empowerment. She creates a supportive environment where clients can explore experiences, reduce shame and guilt, and develop healthier patterns of relating. Whether addressing addiction recovery, family of origin dynamics, or challenges with intimacy and commitment, Jennifer is committed to walking alongside clients with professional guidance and steady support.
Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, affirming stance that honors each person’s unique history and goals. Jennifer works with clients across a broad range of focus areas including family and parenting issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the complexities of communication, attachment, and codependency. She also supports those facing life transitions, workplace stress, and identity questions such as gender dysphoria.
Jennifer’s therapeutic style centers on fostering self-love, improving communication, and building practical coping strategies that promote personal empowerment. She creates a supportive environment where clients can explore experiences, reduce shame and guilt, and develop healthier patterns of relating. Whether addressing addiction recovery, family of origin dynamics, or challenges with intimacy and commitment, Jennifer is committed to walking alongside clients with professional guidance and steady support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Stephens have?
Jennifer Stephens has 22 years of experience.
Is Jennifer Stephens a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are AL LPC LPC03453 and OR LPC C9474.
In which languages does Jennifer Stephens provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Stephens located?
Jennifer Stephens is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Jennifer Stephens as my therapist?
Clients can work with Jennifer Stephens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Stephens work with international clients?
Jennifer Stephens does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Stephens cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with this therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Jennifer Stephens
Jennifer often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-driven steps even when emotions are difficult. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep people stuck.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive skills. CBT is commonly applied for mood symptoms, anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.
Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of her work, offering a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where a person’s own insights and strengths guide the pace of change. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship work, and exploration of identity concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer and each client work together to determine which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and the plan is adjusted as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent therapeutic support while accommodating different lifestyles and access needs.