Therapist in Louisville, Kentucky Ami Stephens, Therapist

Ami Stephens, LPCC, helps individuals and couples in Kentucky navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides mental health therapy for teens, adults, and couples across KY, offering support for those seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns while building practical tools for lasting change.

Ami is especially passionate about helping clients work through alcohol and drug use issues, guiding them toward healthier coping strategies and long-term recovery. She understands the complexity of addiction and meets each client with empathy, helping them uncover underlying patterns, strengthen resilience, and regain a sense of control and purpose.

Her clinical approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. Ami works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, while also offering support for additional concerns. She has experience supporting diverse populations, including first responders, military members and veterans, and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, creating a safe and affirming space for healing.

Ami treats teens and adults, with a focus on helping clients build insight, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships. She also provides couples therapy to support communication, connection, and conflict resolution.

Outside of her clinical work, Ami enjoys being a dedicated single mother to her two children. She is actively involved in her son’s travel baseball team and her daughter’s artistic pursuits. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with friends, reflecting her energetic and social personality.