Steven Brokob, LPC

Steven Brokob is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with a practical focus on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and mood differences. He uses a down-to-earth style to help people who feel stuck by depression, bipolar mood changes, grief, parenting strain, or struggles with intimacy and self-esteem. He also supports people wrestling with sleep or eating problems, ADHD, and concerns common to veterans and first responders.

He draws on 12 years of clinical experience in community mental health and crisis settings. That work included evaluations in community locations and emergency rooms, and several years at a crisis center. His background also includes military service in the United States Marine Corps, which informs his understanding of veteran and armed forces issues.

In session he centers the person’s goals and strengths. He offers an empathic, nonjudgmental approach and helps people notice thinking patterns that shape daily habits. He guides clients in naming emotions, recognizing symptoms, and learning coping skills that fit their life.

Therapy with him emphasizes practical steps alongside reflection. He will work with someone to build awareness of thoughts and behaviors and practice new responses. Conversations focus on real problems and realistic tools rather than jargon.

Clients can expect straightforward, supportive sessions aimed at making progress on specific concerns. He encourages people to reach out even when change feels hard, and to take the first step toward handling life’s challenges more effectively.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying what matters most to a person and taking small, value-driven actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, sleep, and some types of addictive behavior. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on a person's strengths so they feel more capable of making changes.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. That collaborative process can include trying a skill, checking how it worked, and adjusting the plan together.

Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, or make check-ins simpler on a hectic day. It also allows ongoing skill practice between visits and supports steady progress on issues like stress, coping with chronic illness, mood concerns, or addiction-related goals.