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Rachel Stephens

Rachel Stephens, LCSW

Florida

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LCSW - Stress and Life Purpose

  • CBT focus
  • Mindfulness tools
  • Trauma-informed care

About Rachel

Rachel Stephens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and concerns about life purpose.

Rachel helps people who feel stuck after a change at work, in relationships, or with health. She uses practical conversations to sort immediate concerns like anxiety or low mood. Sessions often include looking at patterns in relationships and how past hurts affect current choices.

Her work draws on Client-Centered ideas that prioritize the person in the room and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought and behavior patterns. She also brings elements of Jungian and Mindfulness therapies when exploring deeper meanings or building present-moment skills. For trauma-related concerns she uses trauma-focused methods to address memories and symptoms in a paced way.

In sessions she focuses on clear steps people can try between meetings, such as communication changes, small behavioral experiments, or grounding practices. She also talks about life purpose and midlife questions when those feel central to what is happening.

Rachel sees clients in Florida and provides care in English. The intake process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Because scheduling is limited, the first contact is made through the See online therapy options button and the short questionnaire on the platform.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can name priorities. This approach is useful for sorting feelings and deciding what to address next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions, and uses clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, then recommend or combine methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress unfolds.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a week, reduce travel time, or allow short check-ins during a break. Different formats also let people choose quieter conversation, less video use, or a longer session when tackling deeper material. Ask about the current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and matters around life purpose and self-esteem.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

She combines Client-Centered listening with CBT techniques to identify patterns and try small, practical changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Rachel has 11 years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking via the platform.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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