Dr. Stephanie Stevens
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Let's Connect (949) 979-7263
"The life of the human soul is not a 'being' but a 'becoming' " ~ Alfred Adler My work is based on the belief that people desire to be happy, effective, and content in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. My therapeutic goal is to help you evolve toward your greatest potential. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, improve decision-making, solve problems, and create healthier paths to the lives they desire.
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents. Unhealthy coping skills lead to maladaptive behaviors - including cutting, drinking, drugs, and promiscuity. Catching these behaviors early in life is key to ensuring they do not become life-long problems. I've found great joy and success treating these individuals.
My doctorate includes both clinical psychology as well as forensic psychology, which means that I am specially trained in psychological testing. Psychological testing is done in both the clinical setting, to help individuals better understand their strengths and weaknesses, and the forensic setting: Child custody, 730 court evaluations, and court recommendations...
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Couple Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Superbill Provided
- Out of Network
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Dr. Stephanie Stevens
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 32930 Dr. Stephanie Stevens
- License: California Board of Psychology PsyD 32930
- Attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2014
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Parenting
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Forensic Psychology
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 979-7263
Dr. Stephanie Stevens
Psychologist, PsyD
Last Modified: 30 Oct 2023