As a licensed therapist in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania with three decades of professional experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for adults and young adults struggling with mood disorders, workplace stress, social anxiety, and personal growth.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding individual experiences, helping clients explore issues like isolation, life purpose, and personal empowerment. I'm committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can develop healthier coping strategies, work through trauma, and build meaningful connections.
I bring extensive expertise in addressing men's issues, midlife challenges, and complex emotional experiences. My goal is to help clients develop self-compassion, overcome personal barriers, and create more fulfilling lives. Whether you're dealing with panic attacks, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal growth, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MD LCSW-C 08624
PA LCSW CW025669
VA LCSW 0904014807
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Steve is great at what he does! I would highly recommend
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and career difficulties
Very patience, quick resounding ,reliable to fit with schedules.
Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and anger management