- Focus on coping skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Works with teens and adults
About Stephen
Stephen Brown is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 36 years of experience. He works with adolescents and adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Stephen uses straightforward talk and a calm, reassuring manner to help people begin to feel better and take practical steps forward.
He usually begins by asking how someone has been feeling and what they hope to change. Early sessions focus on building a connection and identifying strengths. From there he and the client set small, achievable goals and agree on steps to reach them.
Stephen primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He teaches skills for managing anxiety, coping with trauma, and improving mood. Sessions emphasize practical exercises clients can use between meetings.
He has worked with adolescents and adults facing issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges related to adoption or aging. He pays attention to each person’s unique history and needs when shaping a plan for therapy.
Stephen aims to keep sessions calm and nonjudgmental. He helps clients track small changes, adjust goals, and build skills that fit their daily lives.
He usually begins by asking how someone has been feeling and what they hope to change. Early sessions focus on building a connection and identifying strengths. From there he and the client set small, achievable goals and agree on steps to reach them.
Stephen primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He teaches skills for managing anxiety, coping with trauma, and improving mood. Sessions emphasize practical exercises clients can use between meetings.
He has worked with adolescents and adults facing issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges related to adoption or aging. He pays attention to each person’s unique history and needs when shaping a plan for therapy.
Stephen aims to keep sessions calm and nonjudgmental. He helps clients track small changes, adjust goals, and build skills that fit their daily lives.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
36+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Stephen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This approach breaks larger goals into small, practical exercises that clients can try between sessions.He also emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative process where the therapist and client set achievable goals together. That means the approach is tailored to each person's needs, whether the focus is coping with trauma, managing chronic illness stress, or improving communication skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will discuss options and adjust methods based on each person’s goals and preferences. The plan evolves as progress is made and new priorities arise.
The specific session formats offered should be confirmed before booking. Ask about current online session options when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to work on homework and real-life skills between meetings so therapy connects directly to day-to-day challenges.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephen help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, plus related issues like self-esteem and chronic illness challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is calm and client-centered, focusing on building a connection and setting small, achievable goals together.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 36 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults across a range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.