Val Stepien, LCSW, has been providing counseling to families in the area of dealing with life’s transitions for more than 30 years. She utilizes compassion, deep listening, and a sense of humor to assist families in decision making, handling personal and practical diffi culties, and fi nding peace of mind in the process. She has a private practice and is available to visit clients in their homes when they are unable to get to her office.