Luce O'Steen (she/her)
Supervised by Dr. Layla Z. Scott (she/her) LMFT-S, CFLE
Hi! My name is Luce (she/her) and I’m a genderqueer, neurodivergent, kinky, polyamorous Aries stellium who daydreams about home gardens and whose favorite TV show is Steven Universe.
I’d like to begin by saying that I’m sincerely proud of you for wanting better for yourself than what you currently have. I believe that therapy clients are some of the bravest and boldest people on the planet because, by definition, they have the imagination necessary to dream of something better and the audacity to make it a reality. Those are qualities that I think make the world a better place for everyone.
I’ve honed my therapeutic focus around a few demographics, namely gender-/neuro-queer and sapphic folks. While I’m trained to work with couples and families I especially enjoy working with people in non-monogamous relationship structures. Right now I’m only available via teletherapy so any kiddos under the age of 14 would be better served by somebody else, but I’d be happy to work with your teenager(s). Additionally, my minor in undergrad (Christian History & Theology) and Bible Belt upbringing has uniquely equipped me to help those experiencing a crisis of their Christian faith.
My work with clients is collaborative, client-centered, and trauma-informed. Working with me is going to feel like talking with a trusted friend who’s not going to gaslight you and will ask if you’ve been drinking enough water. Together we will confront and interrogate systems of oppression such as White Supremacy, Settler Colonialism, Cisheteropatriarchy, and Capitalism – throwing them in the compost bin to be used as fertile soil for lives of abundance!
It’s such a gift when somebody trusts me enough to request that I join them on their journey. Especially if you’ve never been to therapy before, the growth process can feel rather daunting, uncomfortable, or just flat out weird. I know this because I’ve spent plenty of time in the other chair and know what it feels like. Whether it’s me or somebody else, I pray Land brings you just the right person for what you’re needing help with.
Education
- Texas Wesleyan University
Master of Science (M.S.), Marriage and Family Therapy – 2023
- Lubbock Christian University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Family Studies – 2019
Cum Laude
Professional Promise
Memberships
- Texas Assoc. of Marriage and Family Therapy
Chair, Communications Committee – 2021-2023, 2023-2025 - Texas Student Assoc. of Marriage and Family Therapists
Social Media Manager – 2021-2022