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Rachel Stephens(She/Her/Hers)

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Psychologist, PsyD

Virginia

Attachment issues- Relationship issues- Trauma-Childhood trauma-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-Emotion regulation-

See Rachel's Details for:

Accepting in-person & online

Out-of-network with insurances

$120

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

Dr. Rachel Stephens is a psychologist in Virginia Beach, VA. She specializes in trauma recovery, attachment issues, and treatment of complex trauma. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Regent University’s School of Psychology, an APA Accredited Program, in 2016. She completed her internship at the University of Virginia (UVA) Counseling Center and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

Dr. Stephens runs a small private practice and is currently seeing clients both via telehealth and in-person. She does not currently accept insurance.

Message to clients

Welcome, and thanks for taking a moment to stop by my page. The first thing you need to know about me? I believe you matter, and that your life, your health, and experience of life is valuable. Whatever may be prompting you to seek out therapy right now, my goal is to help you regain a sense of wholeness and vitality in life. My approach to therapy is to explore how what you have gone through in life has impacted you, carefully drawing on your strengths and values to help you move forward. Starting therapy can be a daunting task, but take courage - hope and change and growth could be just around the corner.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 8 years

Regent University, Assistant Professor

Psychological Services Center, Regent University, Assistant Director

Psychological Services Center, Regent University, Director

Regent University, PsyD, 2016

Regent University, MA, 2014

Licensure

Virginia: 0810005820

Languages

English

Specialties

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Parents

Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Rachel Stephens is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$120 (50min)

Rachel Stephens