Stephen Velasquez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Stephen Velasquez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 6 days ago
15 years in practice

Compassionate, student-focused mental health care tailored to help you navigate college life, build resilience, and achieve your personal/academic goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by academic pressures, social expectations, or the uncertainty of life transitions? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help. As a Licensed Certified Social Worker, I specialize in guiding university students through challenges like stress, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to new environments. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your unique goals, ensuring we create a plan that works for you. Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I’ll help you develop tools to manage stress, build confidence, and improve relationships. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, navigating friendships, or just looking for a supportive space to talk, we’ll work together to create positive, lasting change. Let’s work together to make sure you thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—because your college years should be about growth, not just survival.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number available
Treats suicidal ideation

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 9:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 9:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 9:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 9:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 9:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am 3:00 pm

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Physical Stress
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Body positivity
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Immigrants
  • Little people
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Behavior Modification
  • Family Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation

Treatments

  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Formal Psychological Assessment
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Academic Coaching
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Dance/Movement Therapy
  • Paradoxical Intention
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relationship Enhancement Therapy
  • Process-Oriented Psychology
  • Adlerian
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Faith-Based Therapy
  • Integrative Body Psychotherapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Object Relations Therapy
  • Self Psychology
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • 12-Step Facilitation
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Mild Aversion Therapy
  • Sleep Restriction
  • Anger Management
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Play Therapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Biofeedback
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Schema Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Systematic Desensitization
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Reality Therapy

Location

  • Ziphealthy PLLC

    Clinic

    240 South Main StreetBentonville, AR 72712

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Service animals allowed
    • Step-free entry
    • Wide doorway
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Communication

    • Text-based talk therapy

    Getting around

    • Elevators
    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Chat
  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Arkansas
  • Ambetter – Arkansas
  • Anthem – Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arkansas
  • Carelon Behavioral Health – Arkansas
  • Centivo – Arkansas
  • Cigna – Arkansas
  • Health Advantage – Arkansas
  • Magellan – Arkansas
  • Medicare – Arkansas
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Arkansas
  • Qual Choice – Arkansas
  • UMR – Arkansas
  • United HealthCare – Arkansas
  • Veterans Community Care Network (VACCN) – Arkansas
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Single case agreement
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Package pricing
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Google Pay
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paypal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Pay online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker

    Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board

    9830-C, Arkansas

Education

  • University of Southern California

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2011

    Focused on clinical practice with a concentration in mental health, using evidence-based approaches to support individuals, couples, and families.