Stephanie Zepeda

Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Program Director of the COAMFTE-Accredited MFT Program at the OLLU-Houston Campus of Our Lady of the Lake University. She holds certifications as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-S) in Texas and maintains a part-time therapy practice focusing on couples and supervising new therapists. Her research and teaching emphasize Technology and Teletherapy in mental health, Collaborative Dialogical Practices, and the intersection of Applied Neuroscience with therapeutic interventions.

• Education:
• PhD - Marriage and Family Therapy with concentration in Applied Neuroscience (Saint Mary’s University)
• Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy (Saint Mary’s University)
• Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Biology (University of Dallas)

Dr. Zepeda’s professional affiliations include serving as Chair of the AAMFT Technology and Telehealth Network, a Faculty Member at the Houston Galveston Institute, and the Taos Institute. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes collaborative knowledge-building with students to strengthen relational therapy skills. She resides in Houston with her family.