Hi! I'm a professional counselor with more than 15 years of experience and work well with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships and life transitions. I enjoy helping people recognize their choices and actualize their potential. I maintain objectivity while utilizing thoughtful questioning to help people explore their circumstances and options. I offer a supportive connection and strengths-based approach to treatment.
During our first session, you will have the opportunity to tell me what you've been experiencing and how it has affected you. I will use this time and information to tailor my approach and treatment plan to your needs. The time spent will be conversational and we will both have the space to ask questions and get to know more about you and what brings you to therapy.
I try to cultivate presence with those I work with and therefore promote a feeling of validation and understanding. I listen and empathize but also provide objective feedback people can use to improve their circumstances.
I work best with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am open to a wide range of clients experiencing a myriad of issues. I am adaptive and have a long history of working with a diverse population. I do well with clients who have extensive therapy experience as well as those new to the experience. I pride myself on creating a welcoming environment for all people.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT can be used to identify cognitive distortions and challenge unhealthy thought patterns.
Eclectic
Depending on an individual's needs, I may draw upon various modalities or disciplines within a session and throughout treatment.
1 rating with written reviews
May 7, 2026
Stephen was refreshingly engaging, kind and insightful. I’d highly recommend.