Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 52 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 8 more.
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Hello. I'm currently accepting new clients(ages 18+) for individual counseling sessions. I offer some evening and weekend sessions. I am no longer providing family or couples/marital counseling services. However, I do address relationship issues individually. I have been successful in helping people make positive changes for 26+ years. I welcome you to join me in addressing the issues that led to you seeking assistance. I look forward to helping you achieve your therapeutic and/or life goals. I attempt to provide a relaxing, non-judgmental environment, allowing you to be heard and understood, so positive change, healing and/or growth can begin. My style is client-focused, adapting to your needs and goals and ensuring your therapeutic goals are reasonable and achievable. I also incorporate therapeutic humor when appropriate. I have been a National Board Certified Counselor(NCC) since 2000, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC in FL) since 2002, and a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC in GA) since 2021. I help people who are dealing with depressive symptoms; anxiety; adjustment issues; mood swings/instability; life stressors/stress management; anger management; frustration tolerance; coping & social skills; relationship issues; grief/loss issues; parenting & behavior modification skills; mindfulness; work/life balance; and life enhancement; amongst others. I attempt to facilitate positive change, healing &/or growth by assisting people in identifying the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are keeping them stuck(and/or preventing them from moving forward) in order to overcome struggles/obstacles and work towards reaching their full potential. Having worked in community mental health and social services field since 1992, I’m seasoned in providing adults with compassionate, contemporary and effective mental health counseling/therapy. Using an eclectic & comprehensive approach tailored to the needs of each person, I use techniques based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Rogerian/Person-Centered Experiential Therapy(PCET), REBT(Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Solution-Focused, and behavioral schools of counseling.
In our first session together, I want to help you feel safe and supported, so we can start building a strong therapeutic relationship. We'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges that your'e facing. You’ll share what brought you to therapy—your challenges and goals—at your own pace. Along with gathering some history about you, your family background, and what you've already tried. I’ll ask about your history and strengths. This will help us create a personalized plan to guide us in working through follow-up sessions. Together, we’ll set clear, realistic goals like reducing anxiety, managing stress, or improving relationships. Therapy is a partnership: I use evidence-based methods like CBT, positive psychology, solution-focused approaches and welcome your input. Expect a judgment-free space where you can express yourself openly. My role is to listen, support, and guide you. Together, we will focus on building confidence and clarity at your own pace. We will begin building therapeutic rapport, lending to development of a trusting, therapeutic relationship. I will also attempt to answer any questions about the therapeutic process, confidentiality, and billing issues.
I help people who are struggling with depressive symptoms, anxiety, life stressors, adjustment, anger management, stress management, family and relationship issues by facilitating positive change in their lives and assisting them in identifying the thoughts and behaviors that are keeping them stuck(and/or preventing them from moving forward) in order to overcome challenges/obstacles and reach their full potential. I am a therapist who will listen with compassion and unconditional positive regard, offer clarity, and give you some tools that actually work in daily life. I take pride in attempting to be a role model for having a healthy work-life balance and good sense of humor, utilizing therapeutic humor in sessions when appropriate.
I help people who are dealing with depressive symptoms; anxiety; adjustment issues; mood swings/instability; life stressors/stress management; anger management; frustration tolerance; coping, & social skills; relationship issues; grief/loss issues; parenting & behavior modification skills; mindfulness; work/life balance; and life enhancement; amongst others. I attempt to facilitate positive change, healing &/or growth by assisting people in identifying the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are keeping them stuck(and/or preventing them from moving forward) in order to overcome struggles/obstacles and work towards reaching their full potential.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
WellCare of Georgia
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing various theories and techniques based on your specific needs. I have 26+ years of experience as a community mental health counselor, private practice mental health counselor, school guidance counselor, social worker, & independent practitioner. I adapt my treatment methods according to your individual needs, which may or may not change throughout the course of our therapeutic relationship. I may utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Experiential, Person-Centered(Rogerian), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Psycho-educational, Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy(REBT), Reality therapy, therapeutic humor, & other theories/schools, when deemed appropriate.
Eclectic
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing various theories and techniques based on your specific needs. I have 26+ years of experience as a community mental health counselor, private practice mental health counselor, school guidance counselor, social worker, & independent practitioner. I adapt my treatment methods according to your individual needs, which may or may not change throughout the course of our therapeutic relationship. I may utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Experiential, Person-Centered(Rogerian), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Psycho-educational, Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy(REBT), Reality therapy, therapeutic humor, & other theories/schools, when deemed appropriate.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing various theories and techniques based on your specific needs. I have 26+ years of experience as a community mental health counselor, private practice mental health counselor, school guidance counselor, social worker, & independent practitioner. I adapt my treatment methods according to your individual needs, which may or may not change throughout the course of our therapeutic relationship. I may utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Experiential, Person-Centered(Rogerian), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Psycho-educational, Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy(REBT), Reality therapy, therapeutic humor, & other theories/schools, when deemed appropriate.
Supportive
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing various theories and techniques based on your specific needs. I have 26+ years of experience as a community mental health counselor, private practice mental health counselor, school guidance counselor, social worker, & independent practitioner. I adapt my treatment methods according to your individual needs, which may or may not change throughout the course of our therapeutic relationship. I may utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Experiential, Person-Centered(Rogerian), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Psycho-educational, Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy(REBT), Reality therapy, therapeutic humor, & other theories/schools, when deemed appropriate.
Strength-Based
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing various theories and techniques based on your specific needs. I have 26+ years of experience as a community mental health counselor, private practice mental health counselor, school guidance counselor, social worker, & independent practitioner. I adapt my treatment methods according to your individual needs, which may or may not change throughout the course of our therapeutic relationship. I may utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Experiential, Person-Centered(Rogerian), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Psycho-educational, Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy(REBT), Reality therapy, therapeutic humor, & other theories/schools, when deemed appropriate.
12 ratings with written reviews
January 24, 2026
Very welcoming and easy to communicate with a great first impression and I am happy with choosing him!
January 8, 2026
It was a great first meeting. I'm looking forward to Steven helping me.
December 8, 2025
I like that he has so many years of experience. Very easy to talk to.