this week on the blog…

Greg Stehman is one of the many LMFTs we are proud to have on staff here at Rockwall Counseling and Wellness. As a 28 year veteran of the US Navy, Greg brings an incredibly valuable life experience and wisdom to his patients. We are so glad to have him working with and helping those in our community. 

Tell us a little about your journey to becoming a counselor. Where did you go to school? What are your degrees in? Are you originally from the Rockwall area?

I was born in PA, but grew up near Tyler, Texas. I attended Texas Tech University and received my undergraduate in Political Science.   I was commissioned in the US Navy and served for 28+ years.  After a series of life events, I decided to study Marriage & Family Therapy at Liberty University.     

What type of therapy are you most passionate about? Why? 

I am passionate about helping couples work through the trauma and chaos of infidelity and/or are dealing with sexual addiction.   I am also interested in helping others who struggle with anxiety, depression and PTSD.  As a veteran, I have personally experienced each of these areas.   

If you could have any job besides the one you have now, what would you want to be doing?

 I would love to be an author and write about my experiences in my 28 year military career. I would also like to co-author a book with my wife, Lori about our infidelity story.   

What do you feel the biggest struggle facing your clients is?

One of the biggest struggles facing infidelity couples are the questions such as,   “How do I deal with the effects of infidelity? Is there any hope for our marriage? How will I ever trust again? How do I deal with the pain caused by infidelity? I can’t stop thinking about the affair?”

In addition, there are so many pressures in today’s world and our daily lives can be quite complex and overwhelming. Many clients just need to work through a few issues to relieve the daily pressure of life and regain a sense of hopefulness.   

Who in your life do you most look up to? Why?

My wife…she is very forgiving and the most patient person in my life.  She has sacrificed her career time and time again so that I could serve in the U.S. Navy. Lori is also extremely flexible as we have had over 20+ military moves in our     28 years of service.   Lori is an amazing mom to our two children and the perfect life partner for me.

What is one piece of advice you would give your younger self?

Seek help and do not keep your struggles to yourself.   

What would you say to someone who is considering starting therapy, but doesn’t know if it’s worth the time or money?

Therapy is the first step towards healing and the first step is always the hardest. Therapy can open the door to being seen, felt, understood and perhaps validated in your recovery journey.  Do not walk the journey alone.  Therapy can take time and money, but YOU are worth the investment. Be purposeful and intentional on your journey towards healing. 

What’s your favorite type of food? 

Too many….Thai, Korean BBQ, Vietnamese, and Mexican 

What do you like to do in your free time? 

Love to go to gym, hang out with family and friends, and try different restaurants

What’s your favorite time of year? 

Fall; nice crisp cool evenings and the leaves are changing colors 

Tell us a little about your family.

I have been married for 31 years and have a 27 year old son and a 24 year old daughter. 

What is your favorite place to visit?  

Asia, but specifically Vietnam. 

Are you more introverted, extroverted, or a mixture of both? 

Definitely an introvert!