Couples therapists in Nacogdoches, TX

Stephanie is a Clinical Social Worker who uses evidence-based approaches grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has specialized training in Couples Therapy. For over 20 years she has supported people navigating behavioral and emotional challenges. Her experience in nonprofits, schools, and hospitals gives her a broad and adaptable perspective.

UT Tyler graduate with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022. I've seen clients ranging from age 11 to 72. I completed my internship at Smith County Probation for two semesters and have been working at HopeLink Counseling, a group private practice, for over 3 years.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. I earned my Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and have experience working with individuals facing emotional, behavioral, relationship, and family concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized, using evidence-based therapies including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Narrative Therapy, and family systems therapy. For clients who desire it, I also offer Christian counseling by thoughtfully integrating faith with the therapy process.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I graduated from Lamar University in August 2024 with a master's degree in counseling and development. I earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston – Downtown in 2012 with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology. My very first degree was an associate's in Arts from Houston Community College. I have worked in the field for about 12 years.

I'm Dr. Joyce Thomas-Campbell, and I've spent more than 40 years walking alongside people through some of life's most tender and difficult seasons. My career has taken me from directing counseling and student support programs at Paul Quinn College, to leading Communities in Schools, to years of counseling at Texas State Technical College. Along the way, I also founded Empowering a Better You, because I believe deeply that everyone has the capacity to grow into a stronger, fuller version of themselves.

What all those years have taught me is simple: people don't need to be fixed, they need to be heard. I bring warmth, honesty, and a good deal of lived wisdom to every conversation. I'm the kind of person who will listen closely, tell you the truth kindly, and stay in your corner. Outside of my work, I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, so I understand family, love, loss, and resilience not just as a counselor but as someone who has lived it. I also stay current with the latest in the field through ongoing training each year, because you deserve care that's both seasoned and up to date.

I help you make sense of the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and find practical strategies that actually fit your life. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative, with a balance of reflection and action. Together, we’ll get clear on what’s getting in the way and create a path forward that feels realistic, sustainable, and meaningful for you.