I am licensed in Washington with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
WA LMHC 60526071
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephen Flansbaum. 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.
Having Stephen as my first ever therapist has been incredible. He's relatable, knowledgeable, skilled and also funny. What I enjoy most about Stephen is I felt like I was talking to a friend from the get go, no awkward silences or judgemental words. He's realistic with the goals he sets for you but also understands if they're not yet attainable and will provide you the tools to work on those goals. He's been so helpful for me and I can't recommend him enough!
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Stephen was very helpful right off the bat, listened very well, gave advice only when I needed it, and was very caring. It’s been so long since I’ve found a therapist that I actually liked and felt could help me start my healing journey. Thank you, Stephen!
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He is amazing, real, and connects with his patients. I appreciate his insights and guidance with approaching real life issues, he's been an absolute hero with my anxiety.
Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Stephen is very knowledgeable and pays attention to details that I share. Excellent therapist!
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
In the short time we've been meeting, Stephen has brought great outside perspective on things and helped me deal and address issues I didn't know were affecting me and helped me affirm the correct choices I have been making when I thought I couldn't do anything right. I have become a better person with his assistance.
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Stephen is a great, active listener! So far, the exercises and insights while talking with Stephen, have given me time to reflect and to start thinking of ways that I can view myself in a more positive manner. I appreciate his ability and desire to be present during our sessions but to also give support outside of our sessions when needed. I look forward to our next meeting and hope to make good progress with him while I am using the BetterHelp app.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd