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Recognized Smart Stepfamily Therapy Providers

Recognized Smart Stepfamily Therapy Providers:

The following people & organizations have gone through specific training in blended family therapy with Ron Deal and are familiar with the core messaging of Ron's materials. Contact these independent providers directly for information and scheduling. This is a free service and Smart Stepfamilies does not receive any compensation if you utilize their services. 

  • Licensed therapists will have their credentials listed. Coaches and/or mentors help people "go from good to better", but are not licensed therapists who specialize in marital or family distress.
  • International providers are listed below U.S. providers.

 

Click the state where you live to see providers in that area. If you are looking for virtual providers, you'll have to review each state listing as their primary listing in the state they are licensed. Some providers can cross state lines and others cannot (by state law). 

What if you can't find anyone in your state or region? To find a local therapist for outpatient marital or family treatment, read How To Find a Competent Christian Stepfamily Therapist.   

Want to become a Recognized Smart Stepfamily Therapy Provider? Click here: Clinical & Ministry Training 

 

Alabama

Arkansas

Conway, AR

  • Sarah Lindsey, LPC
  • Christian Perspective Counseling (Conway & Cabot, AR)
  • cpcarkansas.com
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  • 501-450-6350
  • Virtual Therapy for Individual, Couples, and Family

Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Mary Anne Gunter, PhD, LPC, LMFT, CFTP, CATP, Parent Coordinator
  • Sincera Wellness, LLC
  • sincerawellness.net
  • 14781 Highway 16, P.O. Box 1185, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088
  • 501.238.2557
  • Telehealth provider in Arkansas & Florida

Fayetteville, AR

  • Vicki Morgan, LMFT, LPC
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  • 417-593-1188
  • Marriage, family, and individual therapy intensives; coaching; and in-person or telehealth in Arkansas, Missouri, & Georgia.

Heber Springs, AR

  • Sherry Presley LMFT-S, LPC-S
  • Family Counseling Center
  • 501-362-5525
  • Telehealth and/or in-person, Christ-centered family, premarital, marital and individual.

Little Rock, AR

 
  • Kim Roberson
  • The Family Center (John Brown University Intern)
  • http://mobile.thefamilycenter.comcastbiz.net/
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  • 501-221-2811
  • Marital, Pre-Marital, Family, & Individuals (fees based on income)
 
  • Dan Sheaffer, LAMFT, LAC
  • Compass Family Counseling
  • http://www.compasscounselingar.com
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  • 501-291-3732
  • Tele/Virtual-Therapy is available

Arizona

California

San Jose, CA

  • Brenda Stewart, MA, MDiv, DMin, LMFT
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #129384
  • BStewart Counseling
  • bstewartcounseling.com
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  • 408-357-3690
  • Virtual Distance Coaching, USA; Counseling/Therapy, CA (Tele-health or in person)

San Jose / Los Gatos, CA

  • Julee Peterson, LMFT #117074
  • Julee Peterson Psychotherapy
  • www.JuleePetersonPsychotherapy.com
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  • 408-502-6476
  • Blended family & Pre-marital blended coaching nationally; Virtual online Couples/Blended Family Counseling throughout California

San Diego, CA

  • Alcira Ascencio
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • The Attach Place: Center for Strengthening Relationships
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  • attachplace.com
  • 619-738-0237
  • Online Individual & Couples therapy, specializing in trauma and attachment difficulties. Services also available in Spanish.

Colorado

Denver, CO

  • Alex Klein Shelton, LCSW
  • Alex Klein Therapy, LLC
  • alexkleinlcsw.com
  • 720-804-0947
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  • Outpatient, in person individual, marital, and family therapy; parent coaching; postpartum mental health

Colorado Springs, CO

  • Bobbi R Wilcox, Registered Psychotherapist
  • BlendedFamiliesUnited.com
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  • 719-217-3260
  • Distance Coaching; Virtual and online blended family education courses and programs

Georgia

Atlanta (metro), GA

  • Michelle Hession, LCSW, Relationship Coach
  • Key Counseling Group
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 678-400-9477
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  • www.keycounselingatl.com
  • Individual and Couples Counseling (Georgia) Couples and Families Intensives (Atlanta) Virtual Coaching
  • Center for Relational Care (multiple therapists)
  • 970 Woodstock Pkwy, Suite 210
  • Woodstock GA 30188
  • Contact: Jana Bacon
  • 678-653-3272
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  • www.relationalcare.org
  • Rachel Menzoian, LPC, CPCS, Gottman Level 1 Trained
  • Refuel Counseling, LLC
  • Cumming, Georgia
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  • 404-788-2627
  • Individual and Couple counseling in person or virtual (Georgia); Prepare/Enrich Certified
  • Laura Petherbridge
  • Smart Stepmom, Life Coaching for Stepfamilies
  • Flowery Branch, GA
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  • Live or Virtual
  • Debbie Turner, MAMFT, LPC
  • debbieturnercounseling.com
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  • 470-253-1933
  • In person and virtual therapy in GA

Hawaii

Lahaina, HI

  • Chela Matschke, MA, LMFT
  • Christian Counseling of Maui
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  • 805-440-5991
  • Biblical counseling and therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Certified Trauma Professional, EMDR. Emotional Support Animal Certification. In-person or virtual sessions.

Idaho

Emmett, ID

  • Stephanie Sternes, LMFT, LCPC
  • The Healing Story Ranch
  • https://stephsternes.com
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  • 208-918-0054
  • Marriage and Family Therapy. Pre-Marital and Pre-Stepfamily Therapy. Intensives/Workshops

Illinois

Channahan & Plainfield, IL

  • Patricia “Trisha” Mortensen, MSW, LCSW
  • Alliance Counseling and Coaching
  • www.alliancepotential.com
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  • 815-467-8181

Indiana

Fort Wayne, IN

  • Brooke Sellhorn, LMFT
  • Grace Love & Connection
  • www.graceloveandconnection.org
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  • 260-255-4090
  • Distance Facilitation of “Saving Your Second Marriage Before it Starts” (SYMBIS); Tele-therapy

Greenfield, IN

  • Johanna Black, CHW/CRS, Certified Biblical Counselor
  • Brandywine Community Church
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  • 317-431-9936
  • Offers multiple group programs

Iowa

Des Moines, IA

  • Jennifer Haidar, LMSW, M.Ed.
  • Grow New Hope
  • www.grownewhope.com
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  • 515-306-4590
  • In-person & virtual therapy in Iowa

Kansas

Wichita, KS

  • Patricia D. Riley, LSCSW
  • ABLE Counseling Center
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  • 316-631-5477
  • Distance Coaching; Therapy Intensives; Telehealth for Kansas residents

Maryland

Leonardtown, MD

  • Linda Ball, LGPC
  • Serenity Place, LLC
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  • 301-690-8008
  • Telehealth for Maryland residents

Michigan

Detroit (Metro), MI

  • Kent Darcie MA, LPC
  • St. Clair Shores
  • Abundant Hope Counseling
  • abundanthopecounseling.com
  • 734-956-0475
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  • State of MI Telehealth

Minnesota

Oakdale, MN

Kasson, MN

  • Maria Theelke Poppler, CPC, CTC, CPRC, CTSS
  • Empowerment Recovery; Heal at the Cross
  • 507-272-0780
  • www.empowermentrecovery.com, www.healatthecross.com
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  • In person or virtual - pre-marital, marriage intensive & stepfamily, recovery & recovery marriage coaching, marriage workshops

Nebraska

Kearney, NE

  • Heidi Farrell, MM, Life Coach for Stepfamilies
  • NotJustAStepmom.com
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  • (712) 540-6703
  • In-Person & Distance Coaching

New York

Riverhead, NY

  • Marc D. Branker, Rev., Unlicensed
  • Christian Life Coach
  • Renewed Life Wellness
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  • Distance & In-Person Coaching
  • Blended Family & Premarital Blended Family coaching

North Carolina

Robbinsville, NC

  • Susan Millsaps, MPH
  • Stepmom Success
  • 864-723-2641
  • Susanmillsaps.com/stepmom-success
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  • In person and virtual Christian counseling and small group coaching, conflict resolution (coaching & mediation), private online community for Christian women (membership)

Ohio

Cleveland, OH

Columbus & Delaware, OH

  • Carrie Hover, LPCC, Gottman Level 3 Trained
  • CornerStone Family Services
  • Columbus & Delaware, OH
  • cornerstonefamilyservices.org
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  • 614-459-3003 x703
  • In person pre-marriage, marriage & parenting issues & individual counseling (OH); Prepare-Enrich certified

Columbus, OH

  • Amy Ambrozich, M.A., Certified Stepfamily Help Coach
  • Dare to Parent, LLC
  • www.daretoparent.com
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  • Virtual Couples Coaching: Pre-Stepfamily, Stepfamily & Parent Coaching, online workshops; Active Parenting Facilitator

Columbus, OH

  • Karen Semon DMin, PCC
  • Centerpoint Coaching
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  • 614-905-7011
  • Christian coaching for stepfamilies and single parents; premarital counseling for couples forming blended families. In-person and telehealth available.

Oklahoma

Broken Arrow, OK

  • Sue Warwick, LCSW
  • Sue Warwick Counseling
  • 918-978-8878
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  • Outpatient Counseling provided for families, couples or individuals; Virtual or in person Intensives in Tulsa area

Edmond, OK

  • Amy Huesman, M.Ed., LPC
  • Oak Haven Life Coaching and Counseling, LLC
  • 405-315-4593
  • Professional counselor, Certified Life Coach, SYMBIS Facilitator

Pennsylvania

Dillsburg, PA

  • Victoria Lindstrom, RCS, CCS
  • Abundantly More Coaching & Consulting
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  • 717-265-4155
  • Marriage coaching, Christian coaching, Premarital coaching, Marriage of More Workshop/Course, Blended Family Workshop/Course; SYMBIS certified

South Carolina

Clemson, SC

  • Susan Millsaps, MPH
  • Stepmom Success
  • 864-723-2641
  • www.susanmillsaps.com/stepmom-success
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  • In person and virtual Christian counseling and small group coaching, conflict resolution (coaching & mediation), private online community for Christian women (membership)

Tennessee

Fayetteville, TN

  • Joseph W. Self MDIV, MFT Intern
  • Enduring Care Counseling Service
  • www.eccspro.com
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  • 931-993-0878
  • Distance Coaching; Tele/Virtual Therapy

Hillsboro, TN

  • Dorothy Scott, Certified Life Coach
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  • 931-607-9633
  • Distance and in-person coaching

Lewisburg, TN

  • Melissa Lowe, LCSW
  • Mercy Community Healthcare
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  • 615-814-3400 X712
  • www.mercytn.org
  • In person and virtual individual (children, teens and adults) and family therapy; in person group therapy for stepfamily parents

Texas

Austin (metro), TX

  • Center for Relational Care
  • 11615 Angus Rd, Suite 218
  • Austin TX 78759
  • Contact: Jana Bacon
  • Phone: 512-492-6200
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  • Web: www.relationalcare.org
  • Multiple therapists at this location

Austin (metro), TX

  • Stacey Jeannett, MA
  • www.singleparentfocus.com
  • Phone: 512-925-5575
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  • In-person & virtual coaching: pre-engagement, premarital, single parenting, co-parenting, step parenting, sexual discipleship; Active Parenting Facilitator, Prepare/Enrich Certified, Sexual Discipleship Certification

Austin (metro), TX

  • Jessica Patterson, LPC
  • New Life Counseling Center
  • Phone: 512-238-1700 ext 321
  • Address: 3000 Joe DiMaggio Blvd, Suite #88-89, Round Rock, TX 78665
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Bryan, TX

  • Ashton McMillen, MS, LMFT-A
  • A&M Christian Counseling Center
  • Phone: 979.703.1808
  • Web: www.ashtonmcmillenmft.com
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Burleson, TX

  • Kody Speer
  • Burleson Church of Christ
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Phone: 817-295-2233
  • Family ministry leader, premarital counseling

Dallas-Forth Worth, TX

  • Rachael Myers, LCSW
  • Resolve Counseling
  • Phone: (940) 461-7247
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  • Web: www.resolvecounselinggroup.com
  • Providing online therapy in Texas and California.

Harker Heights, TX

  • Craig Gardner, LMFT-S, LPC-S
  • Hearts Renewed Counseling
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  • Phone: 254.300.7798
  • In person and virtual individual/couples/family counseling

Houston (metro), TX

  • Jayna Haney, MS, LPC, NCC, EMDR Certified
  • The Bridge Across LLC
  • Web: www.thebridgeacross.com
  • Phone: 832.779.2120
  • Distance Coaching, EMDR certified
  • Teleheath/Virtual Counseling
  • Mike Haney, MBA, BSME
  • Courageous Coaching for Men
  • Web: www.mancourage.com/
  • Phone: 713.701.9888
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  • Coaching for men: marriage, divorce, stepfathers, blended family, work + life transitions. Stepfamily Foundation certified + Smart Stepfamily trained.
  • Cindy Morris, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR Certified
  • Resolve Counseling & EMDR Center
  • Web: www.resolvecc.com (The Woodlands)
  • Phone: 713-582-5108
  • Marriage Intensives; EMDR Intensives

Tomball, TX

  • Stephanie Suchon, LPC
  • The Secret Place Counseling & Restoration
  • Web: www.thesecretplacecr.com
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  • Phone: 832-422-6004
  • Christian counseling, marriage and blended families. Individuals (children 6 years old and up, teens, and adults). Offer in-person & virtual sessions.

Tyler, TX

  • Rebekah Walker, LPCS
  • Tyler Family Counseling
  • Web: www.tylerfamilycounseling.com
  • Phone: 903-402-3822
  • Registered Play Therapist; Telehealth/Virtual Available

Washington

Lakewood, WA

  • Gretchen Stockman, MA, LMFT
  • Renovation Biblical Counseling
  • Web: www.livrite.com
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Phone: 253-370-9713
  • Christ-centered Biblical counseling for individuals, couples, and families, as well as health & life coaching. In-person and online sessions available.

Lynden, WA

  • Mike & Kim Anderson
  • Mike and Kim Coaching
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  • Phone: 360-201-1912
  • Distance Coaching (not licensed therapists)

Vancouver, WA (Portland, OR area)

  • Gil Stuart, WA
  • Restored & Remarried
  • Virtual Coaching & state of WA telehealth
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

West Virginia

Teays Valley, WV

  • Shelley Coleman, PhD, LPC, NCC, SEP, EFT-S
  • Valley Counseling and Consulting, LLC
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Phone: (681) 235-2169
  • Web: Valleycounseling.net
  • Individual, Couples and Family Counseling (WV) Trauma Healing, Somatic Experiencing Virtual Coaching and Consulting

Wisconsin

Deforest, WI

Green Bay, WI

  • Lois Pulvermacher, LCSW
  • Web: https://www.crossingthebridges.com/
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Phone: 920-712-4526
  • Telehealth available

International Providers

Canada

Romania

  • Ruxandra Pop
  • Certified Life Coach & CoS Parent Educator
  • Familii Alese, Cluj Napoca, Romania
  • Web: familiialese.ro
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Phone: 0040.732.403.575
  • In person or virtual coaching and workshops for couples and single parents regarding premarital, pre-stepfamily, stepfamily & parenting

South Africa

  • Elsje Du Plessis-Basson
  • Registered life coach
  • Location: Pretoria
  • Distance & in-person coaching available.
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Web: www.remindcoaching.co.za

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