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Rachel Stephens

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Rachel

Rachel Stephens is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a practical, evidence-informed approach to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and the effects of trauma.

Background and approach

She emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and trauma-focused techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, reframe difficult thoughts, and build coping skills that fit daily life. With 11 years of clinical experience, she blends structured interventions with exploration of personal meaning to address relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and related emotional concerns.

Her work also addresses a broad range of related issues including attachment and abandonment experiences, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, money and financial worries, and challenges around forgiveness, guilt, or impulsivity. Rachel aims to create an affirming, respectful space where clients can increase self-understanding, improve communication, and strengthen resilience during life transitions.

She practices under the LCSW credential and provides services to clients located in Florida.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Rachel Stephens uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress through concrete skills and homework-like practice. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering a supportive, empathic stance that helps clients explore personal values, self-esteem, and relationship concerns within a collaborative relationship.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns to determine which combination of methods fits best, and she adjusts interventions as work progresses so clients remain engaged and comfortable with the plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different needs and schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work across transitions while maintaining consistent access to licensed professionals and structured therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties, along with related topics like attachment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and trauma-focused methods, pairing structured skill work with empathetic exploration of personal meaning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional experience providing mental health care and applying evidence-informed approaches with diverse concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed as FL LCSW SW18611 and AR LCSW 7035-C, and she provides services to clients in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee

Languages

English