Business Details
23 Years
experience
Stephen Crippen: Episcopal Priest and Psychotherapist in Seattle
Stephen Crippen is an Episcopal priest and psychotherapist whose life work centers on reconciliation through faith and mental health counseling. With over two decades of experience in therapeutic and spiritual leadership roles, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, and communities heal broken relationships and navigate personal challenges. My journey includes ten years operating a private psychotherapy practice in Seattle, specializing in couples therapy, followed by ordination as a deacon in 2010 and as a priest in 2020.My recovery from alcoholism in 2013 deepened my commitment to reconciliation, both personally and professionally. As rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Seattle, I lead a congregation focused on community service and spiritual growth while continuing to write and speak about the intersection of faith and mental health.
Services
Couples Therapy
Spiritual Counseling
Sermons
Recovery Support
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in couples therapy and spiritual counseling.
- Our team integrates faith-based leadership with mental health expertise.
- We prioritize reconciliation through personal recovery and community service.
- Our sermons and writings provide actionable insights for relationship repair.
- We serve Seattle with a focus on inclusivity and outward-facing ministry.
Associations and certifications
- Episcopal Church
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns, anger, and emotional disconnection. Techniques include Clear the Air exercises and guided dialogue to foster understanding. Services draw from ten years of clinical practice and real-world application.
Spiritual Counseling
Integrates Episcopal theology with mental health practices to address spiritual crises, grief, and ethical dilemmas. Focuses on reconciliation with self, community, and faith. Rooted in the Episcopal Churchs mission to restore unity through Christ.
Sermons
Contextual sermons exploring themes like justice, recovery, and community. Delivered at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, these messages emphasize practical applications of scripture for modern challenges, including social justice and personal healing.
Recovery Support
Guidance for individuals navigating recovery from addiction, informed by personal experience with alcoholism. Combines spiritual practices and therapeutic techniques to rebuild relationships and foster self-compassion.
Community Outreach
Programs addressing local and global needs through the Episcopal Churchs mission. Includes advocacy for marginalized groups, environmental stewardship, and initiatives like the Community Action Working Group (CAWG).
People
Stephen Crippen
Rector and Psychotherapist
Episcopal priest and former psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience in couples therapy. Ordained in 2020 after a decade of deacon service. Focuses on reconciliation through faith, recovery, and community action.
Questions
What services does Stephen Crippen offer?
Stephen provides couples therapy, spiritual counseling, sermons, recovery support, and community outreach through St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Seattle.
How does Stephen integrate faith and therapy?
Stephen combines Episcopal theology with mental health practices, emphasizing reconciliation and healing through both spiritual and clinical approaches.
Where can I attend Stephen’s sermons?
Sermons are delivered at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Seattle and available online via video recordings linked on his website.
Does Stephen still practice psychotherapy?
While Stephen’s primary role is as a priest, he continues to apply therapeutic techniques in counseling and writing about relationship repair.
