Dr. Steve Stephens
Born the oldest of six kids, Steve grew up in the suburbs south of Portland, Oregon. In 1976 Steve received a B.A. in psychology at Portland State University. During this time he worked with children from single parent homes and teenagers from three of the local high schools. In 1978 he received a MS in Pastoral Psychology and in 1981 a Ph.D. in Counseling-Clinical Psychology, both from George Fox University. While finishing these degrees he worked as a youth pastor and a counselor at a county mental health facility. Since 1984 Dr. Steve has practiced as a licensed Psychologist specializing in marriage, family, stress, depression, trauma and life-adjustment issues. He also acts as a life coach to people of all ages and professions. Dr. Steve is a popular seminar speaker who has spoken to business, non-profit, professional and church groups throughout the country. For five years Dr. Steve hosted an hour-long live call-in radio talk show which ran five days a week throughout Southern Washington and Northern Oregon. He has currently written over 20 books with over a million copies sold. He is co-founder of Every Marriage Matters, Inc. He has also been on the leadership team of his local church for over 15 years. Dr. Steve loves life and encouraging others. He also loves learning and having fun. But most of all he loves God, Tami and his three kids.
