Carol Stephens, PsyD
My specialties:
- Behavioral sleep medicine
- Psychology
Professional interests:
- Sleep Disorders
- Geropsychology
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Chemical dependency
- Addiction
- Relationship issues
- Life transitions
- Resilience and coping skills
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine and geropsychology. I have professional interests in sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, chemical dependency, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions as people age, resilience and coping skills.
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Best part of my work: I love working with new patients to clarify exactly what is getting in the way of quality life, and working as a team to devise and carry out helpful solutions. I feel deeply satisfied when people's lives are better after our work, together.
Why I became a psychologist: I come from a family that believes in humanitarian endeavors. I care about people and am enriched by having a skill set that can improve people's lives.
Practice philosophy: I was trained in systems theory and believe in integrated psychological care. I work with families, caregivers and my patients to find the best solutions that are available for an outcome that improves each individual's quality of life.
Additional training: Mini fellowship at Stanford University Sleep Disorder Center, Palo Alto, CA. MAGEC, University of Minnesota.
Credentials
- PsyD
Specialties
- Behavioral sleep medicine
- Psychology
Personal interests
- Animals
- Art
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Movies
- Music
- Outdoor activities
- Skiing
- Spending time with family and friends
- Theater
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Current licenses and certifications
- Licensed Psychologist, Certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, CBSM, since 2010
Years of experience
- 42
Are you this provider? Update your profile.
Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)