Whether you're a parent, a first responder, someone experiencing grief, or simply doing your best to hold it all together—
the weight you're carrying is real.
You don’t have to carry it alone.​
At Finding Hope Family Therapy, we’re here to offer a safe, compassionate space for anyone navigating life’s challenges—big or small. You deserve to feel supported, to heal at your own pace, and to be truly seen for who you are.
There is a place for you here.
A place to find your voice.
A place to be seen.
A place to begin again.
ABOUT
Meet Hope Stephens, LCSW –
Owner & Therapist at Finding Hope Family Therapy
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Hope Stephens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of Finding Hope Family Therapy. Born and raised in eastern North Carolina, Hope earned both her Bachelor and Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and has dedicated her career to creating spaces where people feel genuinely safe, understood, and supported.
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Hope founded Finding Hope Family Therapy with a clear vision: to offer thoughtful, compassionate, and honest care in an environment that feels human—not rushed, clinical, or impersonal. She believes meaningful healing happens when clients are met with respect, clarity, and steady support, especially during seasons of uncertainty or pain.
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Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, grounded, and holistic, honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Hope has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, special needs, and caregiver burnout. She also has a deep passion for supporting helping professionals—such as first responders, healthcare workers, and caregivers—who often carry significant responsibility while putting their own needs last.
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As a wife, mother, and practice owner, Hope understands the complexity of balancing personal life, professional demands, and emotional well-being. She is especially passionate about helping clients find their voice, build healthy boundaries, strengthen self-worth, and make sustainable changes that lead to a more grounded and fulfilling life.
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Hope’s work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and faith. She believes people are placed in our lives for a reason and considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients during seasons of healing, growth, and renewal.
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Hope would be honored to support you as you take your next step toward hope.
Meet Mandi Purvis, LCSW-A-
Therapist at Finding Hope Family Therapy
​Amanda (Mandi) Purvis, LCSW-A, is a licensed clinical social worker associate at Finding Hope Family Therapy. Having lived in California, Connecticut, New York City, and Uganda in East Africa, Mandi brings a broad perspective shaped by diverse life experiences, while calling North Carolina home. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC Greensboro, her Master of Social Work from NC State University, and completed additional coursework at East Carolina University for licensure in Special Education.
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Mandi was drawn to counseling through life experiences that revealed the deep need for compassionate, attentive care. She approaches therapy with honesty, warmth, and practicality, offering direct support without judgment and with a genuine desire to help people make meaningful change. Her goal is for clients to feel safe, encouraged, and equipped with tools that support a more joy-filled life.
She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a special place in her heart for individuals with special needs and their loved ones, with over ten years of experience as a Special Education teacher. Mandi also loves to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, identity concerns, and relationship challenges.
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Mandi’s work is grounded in her faith and her belief that every person has incredible worth and is deserving of care and connection. Through her own experiences, she has come to believe that God desires good for each person and offers immeasurable love and grace, even in difficult seasons.
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Outside of work, Mandi enjoys spending time with her family, camping, riding roller coasters, playing board games, and laughing at the antics of their three very ridiculous cats. She also finds renewal through prayer, crafting, and reading.
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Mandi looks forward to walking alongside individuals and families as they take meaningful steps toward hope, healing, and lasting growth.
Meet Crystal Ernest-
Office Manager/Biller at Finding Hope Family Therapy
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Crystal, an Office Manager/Biller, was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and moved to North Carolina in 2010. She has her Associates Degree in Health Information Technology and a diploma in Medical Coding and Billing. She has been working in the healthcare field for 10 plus years.
She believes that a productive office starts with a great culture. She specializes in creating workspaces that are as functional as they are welcoming. Whether she is helping with setting up your appointment, managing budgets, or coordinating company-wide events, she brings an energetic and empathetic touch to everything she does.
When she is not working to make your experience the best it can be, she is also a wife and mother to seven children. She enjoys spending time with family and helping in her church. She has a love for live theater and helps in local children's theater companies. She is compassionate and understands what it is like to balance your family obligations and your need to care for yourself.
Crystal is honored to be part of our team and her goal is to handle the ‘How’ so the team can focus on you.
CONTACT
PHONE
ADDRESS
134 Roundabout Court
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
We do our best to respond to all calls, texts, and emails as promptly as possible.
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