Regional Clinical Manager
Dr. Jo Ann Stephens, Ph.D., Psy.D. was born and raised in south Florida. She moved to Iowa a few years ago with her family and looks forward to the snowy winters. She attended the University of Miami, Barry University and then received her doctorate degrees from Carlos Albizu University. Her specialty and passion is in Clinical Neuropsychology where she understands the nuances to brain-behavior issues. While she owned her private practice in the Miami area, she was identified as a memory expert by a local hospital and worked as a sub-investigator for clinical trials on popular psychiatric and neurological medications used widely today. Dr. Stephens enjoys taking road trips exploring the MidWest with her family which also includes the family dog, a rescue from an animal sanctuary. Dr. Stephens is currently the Regional Director for Midwest, serving Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas nursing homes, their residents and families.
“Deer Oaks has given me the honor to touch people’s lives, be with them during their most difficult moments, and to help them live their lives with greater peace.”
– Jo Ann Stephens, Ph.D. Psy.D.