Allyson Stephens
My approach is gentle, grounded, and trauma-informed. I meet you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and no pressure to rush the process. I believe real healing happens when you feel safe, understood, and supported in exploring what's beneath the surface.
Together, we will explore the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that are keeping you stuck. We'll work to build insight, process unresolved trauma, and strengthen your connection to yourself. Using EMDR, parts work, and other interventions, we'll move at a pace that feels safe, towards clarity, healing, and lasting change.
I specialize in working with people who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, low self-worth, or trauma, especially those navigating dissociation, generational trauma, or postpartum challenges. Many of my clients are insightful and motivated for change, but need support reconnecting with themselves and healing what's underneath.
I became a therapist because I believe in the power of healing through connection. My own inner work, including doing EMDR as a client, showed me how transformative therapy can be. I wanted to offer others the same kind of support: a safe, attuned space to be seen, understood, and truly heal.
*Current availability is Mondays at 12pm, Tuesday at 5pm, Wednesdays at 11am, 12pm, and 3pm, and Fridays at 11am.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Body Image Depression Dissociative Disorders Emotional Regulation Grief and Loss Parenting Perfectionism Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Based Trauma Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Allyson Stephens is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Optum Optum Partners United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesNPI Number
1669120234Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $130 |
Practice Hours
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| Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Treatment Approaches
Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EMDR Family Systems Hypnotherapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mind-Body Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
First-Gen NeurodiverseMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 5
- License(s): IL-149025168
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Cisgender
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Nonreligious