Stephen Velasquez

MSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

USC-trained LCSW serving NW Arkansas with practical, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bentonville, AR

About My Clients

I work with adults, couples, families, and children across Northwest Arkansas who are juggling demanding careers and busy family lives. Many of my clients are corporate professionals, healthcare workers, and local business owners who succeed at work yet feel stretched thin, anxious, or disconnected at home. Others are parents navigating childhood challenges or individuals facing depression, grief, or a major life transition. If you want therapy that fits a full NWA schedule and delivers real, practical results, you're in the right place.

My Background and Approach

I earned my MSW with a clinical concentration from the University of Southern California and have practiced since 2011, with specialized training in child development, women's mental health, and workplace stress. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and solution-focused. Together we set clear goals and build practical strategies you can use right away, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and—for younger clients—play therapy. I track progress regularly, and most clients notice meaningful improvement within 8–12 sessions. Sessions are available in person at my Bentonville office or by secure telehealth, with flexible weekday, evening, and weekend appointments.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Anthem
  • TRICARE
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • AmBetter
  • Arkansas Total Care
  • BlueCross BlueShield FEP
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Judaism
  • Sikhism
  • Taoism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Stephen
240 South Main Street
Suite 270
Bentonville, AR 72712

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