I have been successful in helping people make positive changes for 24+ years. I welcome you to join me in addressing the issues that lead 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 to allow people 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 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; mood swings; life stressors/stress management; anger management; frustration tolerance; coping, & social skills; adjustment issues; relationship issues; grief/loss issues; parenting & behavior modification skills; mindfulness; work/life balance; and life enhancement; amongst others. I attempt to facilitate positive change 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 am seasoned in providing adults and adolescents with compassionate, contemporary and effective mental health counseling services. Using an eclectic and comprehensive approach tailored to the needs of each person and 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, I have demonstrated expertise in addressing a wide variety of mental health issues. I'm currently accepting new adult & adolescent clients(i.e., ages 16 and up) for individual counseling sessions, not family, couples, or marital counseling. I offer some evening and weekend hours.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges that your'e facing. Along with gathering some history about you, your family background, and what you've already tried, this will help me create a tailored plan to guide us in working through follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
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. Please be aware that for minors, ages 16 & 17, I greatly appreciate a parent or guardian attending the initial session to ensure consent is provided and to gather any potentially relevant background/historical information.
About Steve Leland
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Eclectic
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing various theories and techniques based on your specific needs. I have 24+ 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.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing various theories and techniques based on your specific needs. I have 24+ 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 24+ 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 24+ 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 24+ 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.