Stephanie Barkster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (757) 993-7147
You may be struggling with ongoing anxiety, low mood, or the lingering effects of past experiences that make it hard to feel settled or confident. Maybe you notice yourself overthinking, feeling emotionally reactive, withdrawn, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You want relief, but also clarity, stability, and tools that actually help you manage daily life and relationships more effectively.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance-related concerns. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT/DBT to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create lasting change.
Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve been managing things on your own for a long time. My goal is to provide a supportive, structured space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin, just a willingness to take the next step.
Call or Email Stephanie Barkster now for a free 15 minute consultation - (757) 993-7147
Let's Connect (757) 993-7147
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $160
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Sentara Health Plans
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Stephanie Barkster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 993-7147
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701009932 Stephanie Denise Barkster
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Hampton University, MA Counseling, Graduated 2013
- License: Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner 0718000600 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Stephanie Barkster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 993-7147
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Substance Use
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Stephanie Barkster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 993-7147
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Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Trauma Focused
Stephanie Barkster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 993-7147
Location
Stephanie Barkster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (757) 993-7147