Shanel Stevens

Shanel Stevens, AMFT joins Roots & Branches with a straightforward belief at the center of her work: that real change starts with feeling genuinely safe. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based — she's less interested in being the expert in the room and more focused on helping clients reconnect with their own values, build self-awareness, and develop tools that actually translate to their real lives. She brings warmth and honesty into the therapeutic space in equal measure, creating room for clients to show up as they are and grow from there.

Shanel works with couples and individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Whether someone is sorting through a significant life change, untangling patterns in their relationships, or simply trying to feel more aligned in who they are and how they're living — she meets clients where they are without pushing a direction. Her relational foundation means she's attuned to the dynamics that shape us, and she brings that lens to both couples work and individual sessions.

She holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Communications, and is licensed as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) in Utah. She is actively growing her clinical skillset and deepening her expertise across the relational and life transition concerns her clients bring to the room.

Outside the therapy room, Shanel describes herself as the "oldest daughter" type — reliably showing up for the people she loves. She's happiest outdoors, especially near the ocean, and travel is her favorite way to recharge. At home, life stays full and grounded with her husband and their two dogs.

For anyone considering therapy, Shanel wants you to know you don't have to have it all figured out before you start. Therapy isn't about having the right answers — it's about having a space to feel heard, gain insight, and build real tools for your actual life. You just have to show up, and she'll meet you there.

To schedule a consultation with Shanel, reach out on the Contact Us page.