Stephen Dearborn
MA, LMFTA • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
About
Stephen Dearborn, MA, LMFTA, approaches therapy with a profound understanding of the courage it takes to seek help. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, he creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore life's challenges and develop meaningful solutions.
Specializing in relationships, marriage, and premarital counseling, Stephen excels in fostering deeper emotional bonds and improving communication between partners. His expertise extends to intimacy and sexuality issues, including sexual challenges and trauma recovery. Stephen is particularly adept at working with non-traditional relationships, LGBTQIA+ clients, and addressing men's mental health concerns.
Stephen's therapeutic approach is client-centered and integrative. He utilizes a combination of evidence-based methods, including Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy for relationships, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and EMDR for individual therapy. This versatile toolkit allows him to tailor his approach to each client's unique needs and goals.
With over a decade of experience working with victims of sexual assault, Stephen brings a deep understanding of trauma and its impacts to his practice. He holds a Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy and is an active member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), demonstrating his commitment to ongoing professional development.
Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Stephen's goal is to empower clients to develop unique coping strategies and problem-solving skills. He focuses on creating a therapeutic environment that encourages vulnerability, growth, and authentic self-expression. Through trusting and empathetic relationship building, Stephen accompanies his clients on their path to healing and personal growth.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
State Licenses
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, WA
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- PTSD
- Sex Therapy
- Stress
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Washington
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Sex-Positive; Kink Allied
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Locations
Clarity Counseling Seattle - Westlake Office
1836 Westlake Ave N, #303
Seattle, WA 98109