- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Stephen
Stephen Brown is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 36 years of experience. He works with adults and adolescents and focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. He uses practical, skills-based methods aimed at helping people start feeling better.
Stephen usually begins by getting a clear picture of how a person has been feeling and what matters most to them right now. He asks about strengths, needs, and goals, then breaks larger concerns into small, achievable steps. Sessions tend to be calm and measured, with a conversational tone that aims to make it easier to talk about hard things.
A frequent tool in his work is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which involves noticing thought patterns and trying different ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress. That approach is often used with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, or the aftereffects of trauma. He emphasizes learning concrete skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Stephen also works with issues that can come from disruption and loss, including abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and the stresses caregivers face. He supports people dealing with chronic health problems, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger Syndrome, and various personality-related difficulties.
People can expect clear goal-setting and regular review of progress. The first session is an assessment and a chance to build a working connection and decide the next steps together. For those in Ohio, he sees clients via telehealth across the state.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Stephen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills. This method helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and many relationship-related patterns by changing how people respond to triggers and practice new behaviors.He also draws on other evidence-based techniques that emphasize skill building and goal setting. These approaches typically involve homework between sessions, regular review of progress, and exercises to change thinking and behavior in day-to-day life. That structure works well when someone wants clear steps to feel better. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and help choose methods that fit your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where you and the therapist adapt methods as needed. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into study or work schedules, reduce travel time, and allow consistent weekly check-ins. Others appreciate shorter check-ins when life is busy or audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist about what schedule and format will fit your routine best.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges.
How would he work with someone feeling lost after college?
He uses a skills-based, collaborative approach that breaks goals into small steps and focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of experience working with adolescents and adults on a range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an Ohio LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment or cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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