Laurie Stephens
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
13130 Burbank Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
Let's Connect (818) 639-4877
I have been working in the field of autism spectrum disorders since the late 1980’s, I have worked with the full expression of the spectrum and hold as a core belief that my job is not to make you “not autistic”, but to help you gain the insight/skills/coping techniques you seek. I see my clients as part of a system, and thus will work with parents, schools, other therapists, psychiatrists and others to ensure continuity of care. In addition to psychotherapy, I conduct diagnostic evaluations and school observations. I have provided trainings all over the world to clinicians and educators alike.
I focus on anxiety, sensory overload, executive functioning, life/job skills, social thinking, friendships/relationships and rigid thinking. I also have decades of experience running social skills groups for all ages. My recent passion is the intersection of autism with LGBTQIA+ identity
I always approach therapy from the standpoint that I am there to help my clients with what they feel they need help with, rather than imposing goals or strategies upon them. While psychotherapy can be hard and challenging at times, my role is to guide and support, without being directive.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- All One Health
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Health Net
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Motion Picture Industry
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Laurie Stephens
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 18520 Laurie Stephens
- In Practice for 30 Years
- Membership with CA Psych Association
- Membership with Autism Society of America
- Attended State University of New York at Stony Brook, PhD - Psychology Doctorate, Graduated 1992
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Laurie Stephens
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- LGBTQ+
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Social Skills
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Laurie Stephens
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (818) 639-4877
Laurie Stephens
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 639-4877
Laurie Stephens
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 7 Jul 2023