Hi I'm Stephen,
Your happiness matters!
I started working with kids with disabilities at age 16 years-old and quickly knew I would pursue a career of human services because of my genuine passion for stepping beside people who need support.
My mental health counseling experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker spans over a decade. I have had the privilege to support adults and children through an array of symptom, emotional, behavioral, and life barriers.
When I serve people, I seek to engage them in exploring new skills, perspectives, and solutions that best serve their needs in order for them to identify what works best for them towards progressing in their goals.
We all deserve a good quality of life!!
Counseling has given me the opportunity to witness many amazing people's journey of overcoming adversity and achieving increased happiness.
I hope to talk to you soon!
~Stephen
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, 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), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 082740-01
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephen Gaylord. 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.
Stephen is an incredible therapist. He always makes sure to end our sessions on a positive note. He's friendly and knows how to work through a variety of mental health concerns. Everyone needs a "Stephen" in their lives!
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Stephen is great
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Stephen is amazing
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Stephen is very real, He listens and is very genuine and my mental health is really starting to improve. I feel like he cares about my well being and he’s not just here to receive a pay check.
Written on Nov 10, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks
Stephen is an attentive listener who has used a tools-based approach to help me concretely identify and mitigate the symptoms of my PTSD. He also has intimate knowledge of the foster care system which enables him to better understand me and my needs. If you are a current of former foster youth, or dealing with trauma, I recommend Stephen! He is respectful, kind, and funny. I've found his services to be on-par for in-person therapy, and indeed, this method works better for me than in-person therapy. Thank you, Stephen! Looking forward to working with you more.
Written on Jul 17, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
We havent had a session yet but hes beenvery attentive and courteous in our scheduling efforts
Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues