Andrea Stephen, Resident in Counseling

Hello, My name is Andrea Stephen, and I am a Resident in Counseling who creates an environment that is warm and welcoming with a smile that lights the room! I believe in encouraging and empowering individuals to become the very best version of themselves.  I am an ordained minister, wife, mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur.  I have over 29 years of experience in a higher education setting. I am passionate about helping individuals find creative pathways to their healing. 

 I have a BS in Communications from Old Dominion University, MS in Human Services from Capella University, MA in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University and Ed.S in Counseling from Old Dominion University.

My areas of special interests:

Anxiety

Depression

Grief & Loss

Life Transitions

PTSD

Relationship Counseling

Spiritual Counseling

Stress and Burnout

Women Issues and Self-Esteem

I utilize an integrative approach to therapy to include Person-centered, Solution Focus, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Strength-Based interventions to adapt to the needs of individuals.  

I love spending time with my family and friends, reading a good book, travelling, and playing “Bingo Blitz”.