Allison Stephan

Stories:

Stories weave the fabric of who we are as people. They have transformative power to allow us to see ourselves and others through a different lens. They link us to our past and inspire hope for our futures. Whether it’s trying to manage ADHD and learn executive functioning skills, or re-building after trauma, the ability to re-author a story allows the discovery of new possibilities—the healing of old wounds and the prevention of new ones.

Professional Background:

I have always been a student of the human condition. I spent more than 20 years as a journalist, writing human interest and health and fitness pieces. Several years back, I decided to seek out a way to combine the value in stories with the healing of therapy. I completed the marriage and family counseling program at Sam Houston State University and graduated earning my master’s degree and license as an LPC Associate. I completed my internship at the Montgomery County Women’s Center where I was later hired and spent more than a year gaining valuable experience in trauma and neurodivergent populations.

Interests:

I am a mom of two totally cool kids and that keeps me happy and busy. In my free time, I enjoy books, music, art, and a healthy dose of exercise. I have completed more than a few Ironman races and have a deep love for human performance and enjoy helping athletes achieve their best in not only their physical performance, but in their mental game as well. I am a personal trainer, Pilates instructor and Spinning instructor and enjoy seeing people gain perspective through movement. I also enjoy tending my “zoo”. I have two Dobermans, two turtles, and a very large, grumpy bearded dragon all under one roof!