Austin Counseling | Counselor in Austin, Texas

Therapy in Austin, Texas

Iektje Stephens, M.A.
(Pronounced: “EEK-cha”)

If you need help or are looking to make positive changes in your life or your family, you have come to the right place! I work with adults, teens, kids, and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, challenging behavior, and people who would just like to get along better with others and feel happier in their life.

My Approach
Although I offer a variety of research-based therapy approaches, the foundation of my work with you is client centered and outcome informed. This means that our relationship and collaboration in central in our work together. I will check in with you every session on how we are progressing towards reaching your goals, and whether I am meeting your needs. Based on your feedback, I will make changes in my approach in order to provide the best fit for you in our sessions. If we have worked together for a while and it turns out that I am not the best fit for you, I will be happy to refer you to someone else who is better able to meet your needs. My main goal is to be of most help to you, and if the best way I can help you is connect you with someone who is a better fit I will gladly do that.

My Background
I am currently working on the final requirements for becoming a licensed psychologist. I am a sixth year doctoral psychology student at the University of Texas. I have completed all the required coursework, have received intensive clinical training, and completed hundreds of hours of supervised clinical work. I am currently completing my doctoral dissertation, and I am a pre-doctoral intern at the Austin Psychology and Assessment Center (ApaCenter). When you come to see me, it will be at the ApaCenter, and my work will be supervised by two licensed psychologists.

Before I became a doctoral psychology student I worked in special education. I earned a Master’s Degree in education from the University of Amsterdam, and I have worked as a special education teacher, behavior specialist, and parent consultant. I have also supervised special education teachers-in-training for five years.

Overall, I have over fifteen years experience working with children, teens, and families. I have extensive training and experience in individual therapy, family therapy, parent consultation, and school consultation and advocacy. I also provide individual therapy to adults. For more information, check out my bio on the ApaCenter webpage.