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Velma Stevens

Experienced LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW Florida

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Velma

Velma Stevens brings 25 years of clinical experience to her Florida practice as an LCSW, offering steady guidance for people navigating emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, and supports those facing career transitions, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and end-of-life or hospice-related challenges.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Velma draws on a blend of client-centered methods and practical, skills-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns, set realistic goals, and build coping strategies.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when helpful to encourage movement and highlight strengths. She aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel supported as they take steps toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Velma commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in her work. CBT helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative exploration, creating space for clients to lead the conversation and identify what matters most to them.

She also uses motivational interviewing at times to support readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to identify practical steps and strengths. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; she works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances rather than applying a single technique indiscriminately.

Online therapy options include video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care amid busy or changing lives. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver ongoing support and skills-building across a variety of concerns while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Velma commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related problems, as well as compassion fatigue and career or relationship-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced for 25 years, bringing long-term clinical experience to work with diverse emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential FL LCSW SW17962 and practices in Florida.
Which languages does she offer therapy in?
Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English