- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Goal setting
- Skills practice
About Stephen
Stephen Brown is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 36 years of experience. He works with adolescents and adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to self-esteem. Stephen uses straightforward, skills-based work to help people manage difficult feelings and day-to-day challenges.
He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions tend to include practical exercises, clear goal-setting, and skill development to change unhelpful thinking patterns. Stephen describes his manner as calm and soft-spoken, which many people find reassuring when they first begin talking about painful subjects.
Stephen helps people address concerns such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, commitment issues, and caregiver stress. He also works with topics related to adoption and foster care, aging, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, and certain personality challenges. He frames problems in everyday terms and looks for concrete steps toward manageable change.
Early sessions focus on assessing recent changes and identifying strengths. From there he and the client set achievable goals and outline small steps to meet them. Sessions emphasize learning skills people can use between meetings to reduce anxiety, handle stress, and improve mood.
Stephen practices throughout Ohio and conducts sessions via telehealth across the state. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial visit to discuss current needs and goals.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Stephen frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT sessions introduce exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.He also uses goal-focused skill building, where the therapist and client identify small, measurable steps to work toward. This method helps with relationship skills, communication problems, and managing difficult reactions after trauma.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. Stephen collaborates with each client to choose methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as therapy progresses to reflect what is or isn’t helping.
The biography indicates he offers telehealth across Ohio. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Others appreciate not being on camera for some meetings or choosing a session length that fits a lunch break. Online work can make regular sessions more practical while keeping the focus on the same therapeutic tools used in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, and chronic illness challenges.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses skills-based work, often from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to examine thoughts that fuel guilt or shame and to develop practical steps for coping and perspective shifts.
What is his professional background?
He has 36 years of experience and describes a calm, soft-spoken communication style. Early work focuses on assessing current concerns and identifying strengths.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and provides services to clients throughout Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes telehealth sessions across Ohio. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided when you move forward with scheduling.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.