Licensed clinical social worker recordWashington
Joel Stephens, LCSW, LICSW
Washington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L16988
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW00007198
- Licensed in Nebraska
- LIMHP, licence 4284
- NPI
- 1902798929
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
These details come from information Joel supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Trauma-focused work
About Joel
Joel Stephens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 25 years of experience. He focuses on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, separation and divorce, and men's issues.
Joel uses approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically involve practical conversation about what is happening now, identifying what gets in the way, and trying small, doable steps to change patterns. He aims to help people find clearer thinking and better ways to handle painful emotions and difficult events.
His style emphasizes straightforward skills alongside attention to values and meaning. That can mean learning tools to manage mood and panic, practicing new communication habits, or facing difficult memories at a manageable pace. He draws on decades of clinical experience to offer options that fit each person's goals and limits.
People who come because of illness or caregiving demands will find attention to how physical health and stress interact with mood. Those dealing with loss or grief are offered ways to process and carry complex feelings. For relationship concerns the work focuses on patterns, expectations, and practical communication changes.
Joel practices via telehealth in Washington and has clinical experience across a wide range of long-term and short-term issues. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and choose the path that fits their daily life.
BHow sessions work
How Joel’s approaches translate to telehealth
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter. It helps people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward a life that matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks patterns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Trauma-Focused Therapy works carefully with painful memories and reactions, often using gradual steps to reduce avoidance and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative effort. Joel will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in everyday life, then suggest approaches to try. Clients and the therapist adjust plans together based on what helps and what fits into daily routines.
The original biography notes telehealth practice in Washington; please confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, medical appointments, or caregiving schedules. They also allow quieter check-ins that do not require travel, and shorter sessions when a quick skill review is useful. Ask about the specific session options available when you schedule so you can pick what fits your needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington, Nebraska
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also attends to related topics like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused ideas, and Trauma-Focused work. The focus is practical conversation, skill building, and values-based decisions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience helping people with mood, trauma, grief, and life transitions. That background informs both short-term and longer-term approaches.
Is he licensed in my state?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington. Those are the credentials listed for his practice.
Can I meet with him in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan you choose.
How do I begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the initial booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers