I am licensed in New Jersey with 35 years of professional work experience. For over 20 years, I have provided direct clinical experience working one on one with clients/students. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, career counseling, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Upon request, I am also available to offer clinical counseling from a Biblical perspective. I am a certified Biblical Counselor. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
NJ LCSW 44SC01385000
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Valerie Stephens. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Stephens has helped me through a period of my life where I felt lost. She continues to provide a calming spiritual approach which helps me get through my bad days. I would highly recommend Dr. Stephens to anyone, especially those who seeks comfort in prayer and God.
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
De. Stephens is who I needed and I’m grateful for all she’s bringing to my life. An amazing Therapist who walks with me through the valleys of my life in this season. Love her.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
This is my first time trying therapy and I feel so blessed to have Dr. Stephens as my therapist . She is an answered prayer and has helped me out so much ! I am learning so much and enjoying it.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Valerie was such a gem to find on BetterHelp. She listens well and puts my thoughts into actions that not only give me a goal for our next session, it helps break through my procrastination and assists me in wanting to do that thing I’ve been putting off. She helps replace negative thoughts with positivity by giving clear examples from my life of where my negative thoughts have distorted the truth. She also does not mind giving hard truths when needed but in a caring way. Valerie reaches out to me via chat just to check in on me once in a while during the times we do not have a session. Even if I do not respond, she keeps contact and I am glad to have her there to help me through my rough patches. I’ve gotten such positive results in the short time I’ve known her. Valerie can also bring a spiritual aspect to her therapy if you want it, and we’ve been able to connect on that in a genuine way. I’m very happy with my therapist and how I was able to come out of my dark spot. I’d thoroughly recommend.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching