Denise Stephens, LPC, NCC
Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor
Denise Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with over 30 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, crisis, substance use concerns, and complex life transitions.
Denise is known for her calm, steady presence and her ability to help clients feel grounded even in the midst of emotional distress. She takes a practical, supportive approach to therapy, focusing on stabilization, emotional regulation, and helping clients move toward realistic and sustainable change.
Her extensive clinical background includes work in community mental health, substance use treatment programs, medical settings, and family preservation services. These experiences have given her a deep understanding of how trauma, addiction, mental health, and family systems intersect—and how to support clients through layered and complex challenges.
Over the course of her career, Denise has served in roles including therapist, clinical supervisor, and program coordinator in behavioral health and substance use treatment settings. This breadth of experience informs her ability to work effectively with both individuals in crisis and those seeking long-term growth and stability.
Denise holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling from Southeast Missouri State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. She is also a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor.
Clients often describe her as direct, compassionate, and easy to talk to. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, strengthen coping skills, and build a clearer path forward.
Denise believes that healing is not about perfection—it is about progress, stability, and reclaiming control over one’s life.
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