- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness practice
About Stephen
Stephen Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Wisconsin with 18 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, career strain, and depression, and he lists guilt and shame among the personal issues he addresses.
He approaches conversations in a direct, person-focused way. Sessions make room for whatever is difficult to say. He listens to what matters most and helps people name their feelings and reactions without judgment.
Stephen draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person's priorities and build trust. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns of thinking that keep people stuck and to practice different responses. Mindfulness methods are used to slow down intense feelings and notice thoughts without acting on them.
His work covers related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, control struggles, forgiveness, impulsivity, loneliness, men's issues, midlife transitions, money stress, mood and panic problems, and post-traumatic stress.
He practices in Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English. International clients are accepted. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the practical steps together.
How Stephen uses therapeutic approaches online
Stephen blends client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques into practical online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what the client says matters most, which helps when someone needs to identify the core issue behind guilt or shame. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep a person stuck and uses small experiments and skill practice to shift those patterns. Mindfulness practice teaches simple ways to notice strong feelings and bodily sensations so they interrupt life less often.Choosing the best approach is part of the work and will be a collaborative decision. Stephen will talk about options, check what feels useful, and adjust methods based on your goals, preferences, and what shows results in session. The process aims to be practical and grounded in everyday concerns rather than theoretical labels.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a quieter room. Licensed professionals often find these practical benefits help keep steady momentum toward the client’s goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, career issues, and depression, and also lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses client-centered listening to understand what those feelings mean to you, then draws on CBT and mindfulness to notice thought patterns and practice different responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Stephen has 18 years of professional experience as an LPC practicing in Wisconsin.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.