Stephonia Llewellyn, LPC, LMHC,-QS — Child & family Therapist in Texas

Biography

I am a Caribbean American therapist working with children and teens and mothers in pregnancy and postpartum. I provide a culturally responsive, trauma-informed space. I help youth with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma build coping skills through play-based approaches. I support maternal mental health, including prenatal and postpartum anxiety and identity shifts. My work is strengths-based and collaborative.

Specializes in

Anxiety

Bullying

Coping Skills

Depression

Anger

Grief & Loss

Trauma & Life Events

Stress

Self-Esteem

School & Social Issues

PTSD

Life Transitions

Treatment Method

You can talk to your therapist in your first session about which approach would be the best fit for you.

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Play Therapy

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Psychodynamic

Psychoanalytic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Style

Supportive

Authentic

Non-judgmental

Cultural fit

Communities I have meaningful experience working with.

BIPOC Youth & Families

First-Generation / Immigrant Families

Adoptive & Foster Families

Faith-Based Families

High-Achiever & Academic Pressure

Military & Veteran Families

College Transition / Launching Young Adults

Education

Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling

Nova Southeastern University · 2015

MS

Nova University · 2015

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

University of South Florida · 2013

Certifications

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Allegheny Health Network and the Rowan University CARES Institute · 2020

Frequently asked questions

How will I know if therapy is working?

You may notice therapy is working when your child is better able to manage emotions, has fewer or less intense behavioral outbursts, and is using coping skills outside of sessions. You might also see improved communication, mood, and functioning at home or school. Progress is often gradual and may show up in small but meaningful changes over time.

What if my child or teen won't open up to you?

It’s completely normal for children and teens to take time to open up in therapy. I focus on building trust first and creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where they can feel comfortable at their own pace. Some children express themselves more through play, art, activities, or conversation over time rather than immediately talking about difficult feelings. My goal is never to force communication, but to help them feel understood, supported, and emotionally safe enough to engage when they are ready.