Stephen Herz

Stephen Herz is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He has an 11-year background helping people face stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and related concerns. He speaks English and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

He earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida. Over more than a decade he has focused on addiction, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma. He also supports people dealing with grief, relationship strain, anger, career changes, and life transitions.

Stephen adapts his approach to what each person needs. He draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. In a session he helps people name what matters, try small changes, and notice what works.

Sessions tend to be direct and goal-oriented while staying respectful of each person's pace. He emphasizes practical steps for coping and clearer thinking about problems. He also addresses process addictions and some veteran and armed forces issues when relevant.

People can expect a plainspoken style that focuses on usable tools. The aim is to reduce distress and increase daily functioning through workable strategies and steady support.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building an understanding of what each person needs. It helps when someone wants a supportive space to talk and figure things out at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple awareness exercises that can lower reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying a few techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

If you are considering online options, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when those are useful. It can also let people use exercises and mindfulness practices in the moment, then talk through how they went in the next session. Ask about current session options so you know what to expect.