Hailey Stephens

Hailey Stephens is a Mental Health Counselor who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bates College and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She provides compassionate, individualized care to children, adolescents and young adults,  She is available for in-person sessions at our Forest Hills, Queens location.

She brings comprehensive training and experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Hailey has supported clients across a variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, community-based services, mental health clinics, private practice, and telehealth. Throughout her training, she has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.

Hailey has experience treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), autism spectrum disorder, familial conflict, grief, and challenges related to self-esteem, behavior, emotional regulation, and neurodiversity.

She integrates evidence-based treatment approaches to meet the individual needs of each client. Her clinical work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, and narrative therapy, tailoring these modalities to align with each client’s developmental level, goals, and lived experiences.

Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Hailey works alongside her clients to build resilience, develop coping skills, and foster lasting growth.