Meet Dr. Sydney Stevens

Phone: (919) 817-8052

Email: sstevens@carolinatherapysolutions.com

I believe that therapy is most powerful when both the therapist and client feel comfortable being their authentic selves so that a deep connection can be formed. Having a space where you are able to explore the most vulnerable parts of yourself without fear of being judged or disregarded is the most important part of the therapeutic process. My goal as a therapist is to provide a place for you to explore your past experiences and gain insight into your behaviors so that you can better understand yourself and make positive changes in your life.

Specialties

·      Psychodynamic Therapy

·      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

·      Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

·      Object Relations Therapy

·      Motivational Interviewing (MI)

·      Mindfulness

·      Solution Focused Therapy

·      Self-Compassion

Therapeutic Approach and Specialization

Sydney Stevens, Ph.D. is a Raleigh-Durham psychologist who provides individual therapy for children and young adults (ages 13-65+) in all of North Carolina (NC). Dr. Stevens believes that cultivating insight into the connection between your current behaviors and past experiences is the best way to create lasting change. She utilizes interventions from Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients better understand themselves and learn strategies to more effectively cope with life stressors.

Dr. Stevens has extensive experience working with the emerging adult population and helping her clients navigate childhood trauma, life changes, and interpersonal relationships. Her training has equipped her with advanced therapeutic skills to effectively treat a variety of problems and disorders including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, body image, interpersonal concerns, self-esteem, OCD, emotion regulation, and grief.

Lasting Change for Individuals

Dr. Stevens believes that lasting change comes from cultivating insight into what makes you, you. Pulling from multiple different therapeutic models, Dr. Stevens works with clients to explore how their early developmental experiences have shaped the way clients view themselves, others, and understand the world around them. She is passionate about helping clients work through trauma, better manage their anxiety, and cultivate hope for a better future. She utilizes strategies from CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness to help clients better manage the symptoms on the surface so that deep, insight-oriented work can be done.

Are you ready to make a change in your life?

Education and Training

Dr. Stevens received her B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Neuroscience and a certificate in Applied Behavioral Health from Texas A&M University. After completing her undergraduate degree, she earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University’s APA-Accredited Counseling Psychology program. While attending Texas A&M, she worked as the Graduate Assistant for the Texas A&M HelpLine, a crisis/warm telephone service that provided Texas A&M students with a confidential, non-judgmental listening ear. Dr. Stevens had previously served as a volunteer and then Program Aide for the HelpLine during her undergraduate degree. Through this organization, Dr. Stevens facilitated training for prospective volunteers and provided lectures on Active Listening Skills, Comprehensive Safety Assessment, and Ethics and Confidentiality. She matched for her pre-doctoral, APA-accredited internship at the University of Idaho and spent one year working in the university counseling center.

Throughout her education, Dr. Stevens received training in a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy. She has worked in multiple settings including a community mental health clinic, university counseling centers, and as a behavioral health consultant in a medical facility focusing on Integrated Behavioral Care. During her APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship, Dr. Stevens received specialized training in the treatment of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), biofeedback, and psychological assessment. Her training has equipped her to work with a variety of presenting concerns and enables her to effectively tailor her therapeutic approach to best match the needs of each individual client.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

    Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR)

    Society of Counseling Psychology (APA Division 17)