- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and mood
- Practical coping skills
About Steven
Steven Sherrouse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with three years of clinical experience. He has worked in a psychiatric hospital setting and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes. Steven also lists ADHD and life purpose among his areas of attention.
He prefers a practical style that helps people learn everyday coping skills. In sessions he talks through specific strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame when those come up.
Steven draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions. That means sessions emphasize skills people can try between meetings, along with discussion of what stands in the way of change. He also works with concerns like self-love, social anxiety and mood disorders when they relate to a client's present goals.
His experience in a hospital setting informs how he responds to crisis and more acute presentations, while still focusing on practical next steps. He pays attention to how life transitions affect direction and purpose, helping clients consider what matters after a big change.
Sessions are conducted in English and Steven does not accept international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options through the platform's matching process.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Steven draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure online work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps with stress, social anxiety, and mood challenges by teaching specific skills to change daily patterns.Behavioral strategies that focus on building routines and coping skills are also part of his work. These techniques break down goals into manageable steps and support people dealing with addictions, ADHD, or life transitions that have disrupted everyday functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest techniques to try. Adjustments are made as needed based on how those methods fit the client’s life and progress.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, appointments, and family commitments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions that rely on audio rather than video if that works better for someone.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses evidence-based techniques and practical coping skills to identify small steps forward. Sessions focus on what to try between meetings and on clarifying values tied to life purpose.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of clinical experience and has worked in a psychiatric hospital setting supporting people with a range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.