Therapist in Santa Barbara, California Ann Stephens, Therapist
License: LMFT
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Ann Stephens, LMFT
Ann Doud Stephens is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2008. Ann has experience in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, trauma and family dispute resolution. Ann worked in the family court system for thirteen years to assist families in divorce and child custody mediation. Ann has been seeing individuals in a clinical setting for the past two years and focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in processing and redirecting their thoughts. Ann offers video or telephone sessions, as determined by clients’ preference.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Midlife Transitions
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Sana Benefits
- Santa Barbara Select IPA (SBSIPA)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- First Responders
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ann Stephens. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Ann Stephens generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Ann Stephens's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Ann Stephens:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Sana Benefits
- Santa Barbara Select IPA (SBSIPA)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Ann Stephens is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Ann Stephens works at:
Yes, Ann Stephens does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Ann Stephens is currently offering In-office visits.