Stephen Creel, LMFT
Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy in Tustin, CA
Drug and Alcohol Aftercare Specialist
I maintain a private practice in Tustin, CA providing individual, couples, and family therapy. My specialty is aftercare counseling for people in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. I also provide supportive counseling and family therapy for the family members of recovering people. Other issues such as marital problems, communication difficulties, depression, anxiety, life-changes, etc are also frequently addressed.
Education/Training
California State University, Northridge: BA Psychology
Pepperdine University: MA Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Bio
I began counseling in 1999 while working on my MA in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. This first experience was at a free clinic and I helped clients there with a wide variety of issues from depression, anxiety, bereavement, phobias, divorce, domestic violence, substance abuse, and more. From there I interned at a private practice where I worked to help my clients recover from many similar types of problems. Then, I went on to work at Phoenix House in Santa Ana, CA helping adolescents recover from alcohol and substance abuse/dependency. There, I engaged in thousands of hours of individual, group, and family therapy. I also taught an orientation class to the family members of incoming patients every week. After 8 years at Phoenix House I transitioned to helping adults with substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues at Miramar Recovery in Laguna Beach. I have recently opened my own practice in Tustin, CA and I teach psychology classes as an Adjunct Professor at Argosy University in Orange, CA.
Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Member
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, credit card
Hours:M - Fri 10am - 9pm, Sat 10am - 2pm
License:MFC 44523 California
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Addiction
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Relationship Issues
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Couples
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Depression
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Divorce
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Stress Management
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Eating Disorders
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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