Laurel Stephens, LCSW(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York
Anxiety -Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Premarital counseling- Trauma-
Laurel Stephens
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Hi, I’m Laurel, a Licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges. I’ve worked in diverse settings and bring a depth of perspective to my work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and major life decisions.
My approach is practical, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based care. I draw primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) along with elements of DBT and trauma-informed approaches, tailoring each session to your goals and what feels most helpful in the moment.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel understood and supported, while also gaining tools to create meaningful change. My goal is to help you move toward a greater sense of peace, clarity, and balance in your life.
Licensure
New York: 083978Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Premarital counseling - Providing a safe and neutral environment for couples to explore expectations and prepare for the rewards and challenges of marriage
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Connecticare
- Emblem Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham
- Medicare
- Optum
- UMR
- United Healthcare
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
Therapist's note
For insurance accepted: Avg copay: $15/session (but most insured members pay $0)
Insurances Accepted: Cigna, AvMed, Medica, Surest, Centivo, Evernorth, GatorCare, EVHC-Aetna, BridgeSpan, District 9, ConnectiCare, RGA of Idaho, EmblemHealth, Banner / Aetna, Wellpoint-Mass, HMO Blue Texas, Meritain Health, Anthem Blue Cross, Sutter Health Plan, EmblemHealth / HIP, Aetna Medical Plans, Alterwood Advantage, First Choice Health, Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence MedAdvantage, Alignment Health Plan, EVHC-Aetna (Internal), UMR Behavioral Health, HealthSelect of Texas, Oscar Health Insurance, Providence Health Plan, Optum Behavioral Health, Tyson Health Plan (BAA), Asuris Northwest Health, United Behavioral Health, Kelsey Care Health Plans, Western Health Advantage, Health First Health Plans, Carelon Behavioral Health, LifeWise Assurance Company, Allegiance Behavioral Health, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Ventura County Health Care Plan, The Empire Plan/ New York State, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Regence Blue Shield of Washington, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Lifewise Health Plan of Washington, Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, RGA - Regence Group Administrators, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, United HealthCare (UHC) of all states, Inercultural Physicians Network (IPN), Health Management Administrators - HMA, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio, Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah, HMA - Healthcare Management Administrators, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nevada, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts NVA, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska, Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (GatorCare), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire, HMO Blue of Texas / Blue Cross & Blue Shield of TX, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York Empire