Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Dr. Valerie Stephens, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and career support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC01385000
- NPI
- 1316724966
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Valerie 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
- Client-centered therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and coaching
About Valerie
Dr. Valerie Stephens is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and coaching. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
Stephens uses a straightforward, client-centered approach. She listens to what matters most and shapes conversations around each person's goals. Practical topics that often come up include workplace problems, motivation, loneliness, forgiveness, and women's issues.
She can offer clinical counseling from a Biblical perspective when requested. That option is provided on a client-by-client basis and is discussed before beginning work together.
In sessions she talks through real-life steps you can try between meetings. That may include approaches to reduce daily stress, ways to strengthen self-esteem, or planning next steps for a career move. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than abstract theory.
People who choose her often want direct feedback and a steady focus on specific problems. The therapist adapts conversation and plans to each person's situation and priorities. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Client-centered care and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client says matters most. The therapist aims to reflect concerns back, help clarify goals, and prioritize steps the client wants to take. This approach fits issues like stress, anxiety, grief, and confidence because it begins with the client's priorities rather than a fixed plan.When requested, counseling from a Biblical perspective can be incorporated into sessions. That option is discussed openly so the therapist and client can decide how faith-based perspectives fit with the client's goals and life circumstances. The work is collaborative and adjustments are made as needs and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video to see facial cues, while phone meetings can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quicker conversation is needed. The therapist will help determine which arrangement best fits scheduling, communication style, and treatment goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and coaching. Additional focuses include forgiveness, loneliness, self-love, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her primary approach is Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and building the sessions around the client's goals. Conversations are practical and focused on what the client wants to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a clinician working directly with clients. That background includes long-term one-on-one counseling work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey. Sessions and services are offered from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire and initial scheduling are the first steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers