About Stephen
Stephen Herz is a licensed mental health counselor with 11 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also supports those facing trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and career or relationship concerns.
Stephen works with people from many walks of life, including those affected by veteran and armed forces issues and process addictions like gambling or problematic pornography and exercise habits.
How Stephen works
Stephen keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He adapts his approach to each person rather than using a single method for everyone. Clients can expect clear goals, step-by-step strategies, and space to talk through painful or confusing experiences in a calm way.
He draws on several approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. That mix lets him address unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and identify small changes that add up. Sessions often involve learning tools to manage strong emotions and reduce cravings or impulsive behavior.
Stephen’s background includes a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida. He identifies as an LMHC and brings over a decade of clinical practice to each appointment. He aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
People who choose him can expect collaboration about goals and clear next steps after each session. He emphasizes progress you can notice between appointments and works at a pace that feels manageable.
Stephen lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Stephen works with
The areas below are the ones Stephen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How Stephen Uses Talk Therapy Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, helps people name their goals, and follows the client’s lead to build a helpful plan. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and test new ways of acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with impulsive or addictive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and as life changes require different strategies.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are close to an in-person session and work well for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use written tools when that feels easier. These options make it simpler to get consistent care around work, family, or travel schedules.
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