Stephanie PayneMarriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

About

I work with couples and families, especially parents and adult children or siblings, who are feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by conflict. I also support individuals navigating relationship challenges, whether they're seeking clarity, healing, or healthier patterns. My approach is collaborative, direct, and grounded in evidence-based practices like the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Together, we identify what’s not working and build communication, trust, and connection that lasts beyond the therapy room. Whether you're a couple navigating recurring conflict or a family managing long-standing tension, shifting roles, or emotional distance, I help you move through challenges with more clarity and less reactivity. I focus on the relationship system as a whole, creating space for each person to be heard while also holding accountability and structure.

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