Work with Stephen Dexter (LCPC, CCS) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

I am licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Maine. I worked for 3 years as an in-home counselor for families with children struggling with behavioral and emotional problems ages 6-16. I have more then 8 years of experience in the field and I have specialized in intensive substance use and co-occurring disorders. I am grateful to be in recovery myself and I truly enjoy sharing hope with those in their darkest hours. Addictive thinking can be traced to uncover the most life changing opportunities when someone is open for help. I have experience with couples, one on one, in-home, and group counseling. I have helped many people with a variety of challenging issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and stress, to substance use, sexual addiction, and loss of purpose. I am a Christian who believes that God truly is love and I encourage all of my clients to develop their spirituality in the pursuit of health and happiness.

So many people are completely overwhelmed with life's circumstances that they cannot tell what the problem really is or how to face it and overcome it. I am here to help you along that journey and share what guidance and insight I possess.

Specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues

Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Attachment Issues , Body Image , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Dissociation , Divorce and Separation , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Emptiness , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Fatherhood Issues , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Impulsivity , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Men's Issues , Multicultural Concerns , Self-Harm , Sex Addiction , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Sexual Dysfunction , Sexuality Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 3

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

LCPC #CC4772 (Expires: 2022-12-31)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephen Dexter. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by M.R. on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I like that I can have frank discussions with Stephen about my concerns, and the process has also allowed me to see my circumstances different and more optimistically.

Written by A.M. on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

He is the best

Written by I.R. on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

The very best therapist I have ever encountered! I truly cannot say enough kind words about Stephan!!!

Written by T.I. on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes

Stephen has been perfect for where I am right now and what I am working through. I honestly couldn’t think of a better person to talk to as I navigate a litany of challenges and changes. He continues to be one of the highlights of my week.

Written by D.E. on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Stephen Dexter has really helped me think through some tough issues. I have a lot more clarity now for moving forward.

Written by J.O. on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Thank you so much I couldn’t ask for better!!

Written by D.E. on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and parenting issues

Stephen was supportive and shared ideas and options.

Written by M.I. on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression

Couldn’t be better

Written by J.U. on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

He’s a great guide and listens to your issues while giving constructive tools to help with said issues

Written by S.H. on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Great and very friendly. Listens to everything I have to say and gives great feedback and advice on what i have told him about.

Written by E.L. on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

I could not be more grateful for the work Stephen and I have done together. He has helped me immensely, and while our time together was short, I feel he has given me the tools and insight I need to move forward. Thank you Stephen!

Written by A.D. on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Stephen is a wonderful therapist. I only had money for a month, and we made the most of it. Stephen is a great listener and creates a very open environment where I felt very safe and secure. Even though I had a short time, I feel like the benefits reaped are going to last a lifetime. Thank you, Stephen!!

Written by S.E. on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Steve has helped us more thank i can thank him for

Written by S.E. on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I feel like I can really relate to Stephen. There are several times in each session that he says something and it just clicks.

Written by K.A. on Feb 24, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

I am grateful to have found a counselor that is so genuine. Finding a faith-based counselor has made all the difference for me. Stephen's ability to tactfully incorporate scripture and faith into the cognitive behavioral aspect of therapy has been so helpful. I am thankful to be able to go on my therapy journey with Stephen.

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