Hello, my name is Kerianne Stephan. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Mind-Body Care. I am a queer mixed-race Asian-American who received my undergraduate psychology degree abroad at the University of Edinburgh and my master’s degree from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. 

From living in a multitude of different cultural environments, I have seen how conscious and unconscious values, beliefs, and behaviors can greatly impact the perception and resolution of problems. I have been able to view the importance of acknowledging intersectional identities and how it can shape how one can understand themselves, others, and their relationships. I am interested, but am not limited to working with those who experience challenges with: anxiety, identity development, integrating cultural differences (individually or relationally), attachment, and navigating consensual non-monogamy. 

How I practice

I strive to continually orient my practice from a place of social justice and cultural humility. I utilize an integrative, systemic, and relational framework to acknowledge the various unique contexts which can impact you. I aim to incorporate techniques and methods from several evidence-based practices to best fit you and your strengths. I work collaboratively to create and foster a warm, open, and welcoming space for processing your experiences and feedback. I have experience working with a diverse range of clients with cultural identities who have encountered a variety of issues pertaining to chronic illness, depression, anxiety, relationships, and trauma.  I provide both short-term goal oriented therapy as well as longer term exploration-oriented therapy.

Languages: English (fluent), French (understanding and basic speaking)