Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Velma Stevens, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW17962
- NPI
- 1669713434
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Velma 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and narrative work
About Velma
Velma Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 25 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, depression, and addictions. Her work also addresses trauma and intimacy-related concerns and everyday struggles like parenting, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
She draws on straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can use between meetings. She uses approaches that look at thoughts and behaviors, personal stories, motivation for change, and solution-focused planning.
Velma pays attention to long-term and situational problems. That includes chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. She also addresses mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, multicultural issues, and women's concerns.
Her style aims to make therapy accessible. People can expect a mix of listening, guided questions, and techniques drawn from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral tools. Motivational interviewing and narrative or solution-focused techniques shape plans and next steps.
Sessions include discussing realistic steps for change and tracking progress over time. Her approach is practical and paced to fit daily responsibilities. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. It helps when someone needs room to talk through feelings and sort priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and habits the client wants to change.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. Expect a plan that mixes talking, practical exercises, and short tasks to try between sessions so progress can be tracked.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can adapt CBT worksheets, motivational questioning, and narrative work to remote meetings so practical tools remain usable in everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, depression, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting and related life stresses.
What is her therapy style?
Her style combines clear conversation and practical tools. She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers