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Dr. Carmen Stephens

LPC Best Life Counseling Services
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Burnout, Women's Issues,
In network with Optum, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare

Introduction

Dr. Carmen Stephens Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, DSW, CRC You have a great job, a full calendar, and a running to-do list that somehow never gets shorter. You've mastered the art of looking like you have it together. I work with high-achieving women in their 30s and 40s who are absolutely crushing it professionally and quietly falling apart personally. Corporate professionals, executives, and women in leadership who can run a meeting, hit a deadline, and hold everyone else together but can't remember the last time they actually felt okay. The anxiety. The perfectionism. The sneaking suspicion that you're doing everything right and still feeling wrong. I get it. And no, you're not broken. In our work together, we'll get to the root of what's driving the patterns, quiet the noise, and help you build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. My approach is warm, a little direct, and evidence-based. With a Doctorate in Social Work from USC and specialized training in rehabilitation counseling, I bring clinical depth and real human warmth to every session. (No jargon. No judgment. Just good therapy.) Ready to actually feel like yourself again? Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. Your future self will thank you. Services area available for individual one-on-one therapy for adult clients.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPCC #12756 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Military/Veterans

Age groups

  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Dr. Carmen Stephens accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy $225 - $250
  • Couples Psyotherapy $250

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Certifications

  • certified rehabilitation counselor

FAQ

Is Dr. Carmen Stephens accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Carmen Stephens is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Dr. Carmen Stephens offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Carmen Stephens does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Dr. Carmen Stephens specialize in? Dr. Carmen Stephens specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work Stress, and Burnout.
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