I am a licensed counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor operating in Wisconsin. I’ve worked in many colorful and exciting fields and alongside and for many incredible people: I most recently served as a counselor with the state's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. I've practiced within the community (Madison, WI) as a case manager and a forensic mental health counselor for approximately 4 years - helping folks that had severe and persistent mental illnesses navigate their wellness and the courts.
Prior to becoming a counselor, I worked as an agent for the Department of Corrections. I was a trained financial planner, a licensed airplane mechanic (A&P), and I've moved pianos up and down hot narrow stairways in Houston, TX.
My style and substance are client-centered and very heavily influenced by Rogerian or humanistic psychology. I am not the boss within my clients’ lives. And I strongly believe in counselors maintaining unconditional and positive regard for all clients, past, present, and future, but additionally, to maintain rationalism about what may be going on in someone's life, and above all else, that we be 100% honest with all of our people.
Additional areas of focus: Antisocial personality, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
WI LPC 11226-125
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Steven is kind, understanding, and offers great views on what you are going through.
Written on Jul 07, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Steve blew away all of my expectations during our first meeting. He was willing to listen and offered insightful/helpful advice. I honestly waited to reschedule with him because I didn't want to use my sessions too quickly. I really have enjoyed my time with Steve and look forward to future sessions.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
Knowledgeable helpful and easy to talk to
Written on Jun 16, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
My initial meeting and messaging with Steve has been so helpful. He is extremely supportive, a great listener, and even though I am just getting started with him, he has already helped me with some self doubt I’ve been carrying.
Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is awesome. He listens and is very encouraging. He helps me find root causes for stuff
Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions