“I will challenge you when it matters and hold space when it is hard.”
Meet Stephanie
Couples & Relationship Therapist in Los Angeles
Stephanie Wickens, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, AMFT #145053
Supervised by Keisha Libbrecht, LMFT #119480
You feel overwhelmed. Like you are doing everything you should, but something still is not working. Maybe you and your partner feel more like roommates than teammates, stuck in the same arguments, taking on too much emotional labor, or slowly drifting apart. The distance feels heavy, and you miss feeling close, heard, and supported.
I help couples at every stage find their way back to each other, whether repairing after hurt, preventing problems from growing, or deepening connection. I also work with teens who feel anxious, stressed, or left behind, helping them build confidence, find their footing, and form healthier relationships. Together we slow down, untangle patterns that keep you on edge, and explore what really matters.
I am collaborative, intuitive, and not afraid to go deep. My approach is trauma-informed, active, and guided by real curiosity. Whether you want to heal, grow closer, or simply feel more like yourself again, this is space to make it happen.
What I Treat
How I Can Help
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Specialties
- Couples Therapy
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
Who I Work With
- Teens
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
Background
Education, Registration & Approach
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Education & Registration
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, 2023
- Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, State of California, AMFT #145053
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor I (CDAC-I), 2016
How I Work
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Narrative and relational approaches
- Trauma-focused care
Experience
- Nine years working with individuals, couples, teens and families
Off the Clock
Beyond the Therapy Room
A speed round of a few of Stephanie's favorite things.
- Go-to coffee order
- Americano
- Comfort rewatch
- New Girl
- Current hobby
- Board games
- Favorite LA spot
- Largo at the Coronet
- A small thing that brings me joy
- Infrared saunas
- Meal I could eat forever
- Spaghetti and meatballs with lots of parmesan cheese
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
Free phone consultation
A 10 to 15 minute call, at no charge, to share what brings you in and ask whatever you need to ask.
Your first session
A chance to start telling your story, talk through your goals, and see whether we are the right fit for each other.
Ongoing work together
We set goals collaboratively and work at a pace that fits you, building tools for changes that last.
Get Started
Work with Stephanie
Reach out for a free consultation and we will find a time that works for you. Sessions are virtual, throughout Los Angeles and across California.