- CBT focused
- Adolescents and adults
- Goal oriented
About Stephen
Stephen Brown is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 36 years of experience. He works with adolescents and adults who are dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication or commitment problems.
Stephen uses practical, skills-based work in sessions. He primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. Early meetings focus on how someone has been feeling and on setting small, achievable goals.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the client. He speaks in a calm, measured manner and aims to help people relax into the work so they can talk about difficult topics. The first session is used to assess current struggles and to agree on what to focus on next.
Over his career he has guided teens and adults through a range of life stressors, from trauma and abuse to ongoing health-related challenges. He emphasizes skill building so people leave with tools to manage anxiety, low mood, and relationship patterns.
Stephen asks clients to identify strengths and goals, then maps realistic steps toward those goals. He encourages practical homework between sessions so progress can be measured and adjusted as needed.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Stephen primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT is practical and often includes exercises to practice between sessions.He also works with evidence-based techniques for trauma-related problems, focusing on stabilizing symptoms and building coping skills. This work concentrates on safety, grounding, and skills that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will review your symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest which techniques to try first. If an approach does not fit, he adjusts the plan so the work is useful and manageable.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and can fit into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people continue therapy if they relocate within the state. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. He also addresses related topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses practical, skills-based methods and primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Early work focuses on clear, achievable goals.
What experience does he bring?
He has 36 years of experience working with adolescents and adults across a range of mood, anxiety and trauma-related concerns. That experience informs how he helps set goals and choose techniques.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an Ohio LPCC, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio and offering services in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients; services are offered to people in Ohio.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. The first meeting is used to assess needs and set initial goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.