Rob Stevens, LMSW

How does the bandage help the wound heal? It does not kill the bacteria, nor does it force the skin to mend; it simply creates a protected environment where healing can occur.

I believe that a relationship with a therapist is like this bandage. It is a protected relational space that promotes healing through unconditional acceptance, compassion, and honesty. As a therapist my job is to build this kind of relationship with you. Within that relationship, we can do the work of healing: building skills, solving problems, connecting with your strengths, making peace with yourself, finding meaning in the joy and pain of living, and growing toward your authentic and whole self, one day at a time.

While I tailor my approach to the unique needs and interests of each client, my basic approach to therapy is person-centered, drawing from acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Before working as a therapist, I began my career as a board-certified chaplain, providing inclusive spiritual care at a behavioral health hospital. There I helped people from all religious backgrounds (and none at all) to use spirituality to deepen their healing. While I am specially trained to integrate spirituality into mental health recovery, I work with many clients who do not choose to center this approach, and I will always customize my approach to you. My areas of interest are depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions.

In my experience as a therapist, and in my experience as a fellow traveler like you, I have come to believe that this unique kind of relationship is a sacred and powerful ally on this road of life. I look forward to meeting you, so that we can begin.