- Depression and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
- Communication problems
About Steven
Steven Clarke is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of experience. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions. He also helps people with relationship and family concerns and those questioning life purpose.
He commonly supports men and older adults through changes like divorce, midlife shifts, and adjustments to fatherhood. He pays attention to communication problems and family-of-origin issues that affect daily life. He also addresses grief, addiction-related struggles, and work or caregiving stress.
Steven uses clear, practical strategies drawn from evidence-based approaches. Sessions focus on improving coping skills, managing emotions, and addressing unhelpful thinking patterns. He builds plans clients can use between meetings to practice new ways of handling problems.
He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. Motivational interviewing is used when clients want to change habits or shift direction in life and work. This mix aims to balance immediate skills with deeper self-reflection.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about values, goals, and next steps. Steven helps people talk through difficult choices and find manageable actions. If someone is unsure how to begin, the initial process clarifies priorities and possible paths forward.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Steven commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s priorities so sessions reflect what matters most. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns that feed anxiety or depression. DBT adds skills for regulating intense emotions and improving communication in strained relationships.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape practical steps and homework between sessions so progress can be tracked.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, or have a quicker check-in during a work break. Online work can make it easier to continue care during life transitions while focusing on building skills for everyday situations.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and life purpose questions among other issues.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines client-centered conversations with CBT and DBT skills to identify patterns and build practical coping steps. Motivational interviewing can help when someone wants to make a change.
What is his background and experience?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults, with a focus on midlife transitions, fatherhood adjustments, and career or caregiving stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.