Steven Clarke
LMHC
Balanced practical support for life changes
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- Practical coping skills
- Direct compassionate style
- Focus on life transitions
About Steven
He uses clear communication to break down problems into manageable steps. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills and everyday strategies people can use between meetings. Steven pays attention to family dynamics and how they affect daily life without assuming a single solution fits everyone.
Clients can expect a balance of support and direct feedback aimed at building resilience. He works with people navigating fatherhood adjustments, career shifts, and identity questions. The goal is to improve relationships and create more satisfying routines at home and work.
Steven draws on several evidence-based approaches, then tailors them to each person’s needs. He helps people experiment with small changes and notice what works. This approach keeps therapy focused on real-life improvements instead of only talking about problems.
In practice, sessions often include skill-building, mindfulness exercises, and steps to change unhelpful thinking patterns. Steven encourages practical plans for managing anger, grief, addictions, and compassion fatigue. He aims to help clients move from feeling stuck to taking steady steps forward.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and priorities. It asks the therapist to listen closely, reflect what they hear, and let the client lead goals and pacing. This method helps when someone needs space to clarify values and life purpose.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into small steps and teaches specific exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and depression because it gives actionable skills.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the person’s goals, and adjust as needed. Clients and therapist work together to pick techniques that feel practical and relevant to the client’s daily life.
If considering online sessions, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their regular settings and bring real-life situations into session for immediate discussion.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LMHC · No. MH18118
- NPI
- 1588121222
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, career and life-purpose questions, and parenting adjustments.
What is the general therapeutic style?
The approach is compassionate and direct, combining practical skill-building with conversations about life goals and relationships.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Steven has nine years of experience working as a clinician in Florida.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.