Barbara Stephenson

LMFT
Accepting Clients

I help adults, couples, and families break free from negative patterns and build healthier, more connected relationships.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Virginia

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I believe healing happens in safe, supportive spaces where clients feel heard, understood, and valued. Together we work to build healthier communication patterns, deepen self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change. My passion is to help empower and motivate others to seek personal growth and positive life changes. I provide a supportive and safe environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings.

My Background and Approach

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist whose passion is to help empower and motivate others to seek personal growth and positive life changes. I provide a supportive and safe environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your specific story. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Marshall University in West Virginia. I graduated with my master’s degree in Counselor Education/Marriage and Family Therapy from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited Stetson University in Florida. I completed my residency for licensure in Northern Virginia working in both outpatient mental health and intensive in-home settings. Additionally, I have worked as a high school counselor. In 2019, I opened my Private Practice, S.T.E.P. into Wellness, LLC.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My goal is to help you move from surviving to thriving, in your relationships and within yourself. I believe treatment should emphasize the whole individual and therefore focuses on mental, emotional, physical, and social health to enhance their overall well-being. I collaborate with each client to help identify and understand their challenges and tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the client’s specific needs and treatment goals. I focus on client strengths and encourages clients to engage in strategies outside of therapy sessions in order to progress towards their goals. I believes a positive mind set is essential in creating a healthier balance and striving towards endless possibilities.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Couples Counseling Family Systems Relationship Counseling
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Systems
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Family Conflict Marriage Counseling Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthkeepers
  • CareFirst
  • Evernorth
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Virginia
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc
  • Cigna EAP
  • EAP Cigna
  • Cigna Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 16 years of practice

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