- CBT approaches
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Velma
Velma Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, and anger. She also supports people dealing with depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and parenting.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and identifying practical steps that fit daily life. She uses clear talk rather than jargon and helps people set small, manageable goals they can try between meetings.
Velma draws on methods such as Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas to build momentum when someone is stuck. Narrative Therapy can help people reframe painful events and see different possibilities for the future.
She works with a wide range of concerns beyond anger, including caregiver stress, chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and multicultural issues. Sessions address both current problems and practical coping skills for life changes. The emphasis is on clear steps that reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
Practical matters are handled plainly: fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and choose their own next steps, which can reduce frustration and anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical techniques to change them, useful for anxiety, anger, and mood problems.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. From there they try methods that fit the person's life and adjust as needed rather than sticking to one plan rigidly.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and to keep momentum between sessions. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or phone options if that better suits someone on a break at work or with limited bandwidth. Licensed professionals help match the pace and methods to the client's goals so work feels practical and manageable.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She listens first and focuses on practical steps. Her work uses clear talk and goal-oriented methods to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience as a clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.