Stephen Dickerson

Practical CBT-informed therapy for everyday challenges

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Stephen

Stephen Dickerson brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to his clinical work, drawing on CBT techniques alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help clients make practical changes in day-to-day thinking and behavior.

Background and approach

He is identified as an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and has spent a decade working with people facing anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, anger, and career-related challenges. His approach emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the specific situation and goals presented by each individual.

Known for a respectful and compassionate manner, Stephen focuses on issues ranging from self-esteem, relationships, and intimacy-related difficulties to sleep problems, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related concerns. He also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, men’s issues, mood disorders, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace stress.

Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies grounded in evidence-informed methods to support steady progress toward more satisfying daily functioning and wellbeing.

Online Therapy with CBT and Mindfulness-Based Tools

Stephen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering structured strategies that target anxious thoughts, mood-related difficulties, and habits linked to stress or addiction. He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and emotional regulation skills that can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and concentration.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then adapt methods from CBT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing as needed so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life or work makes in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Stephen help with?

His practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career difficulties, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to offer practical skills, reflective work, and motivation-focused conversations.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Stephen has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 17103 and practices from that state.

Does he work with clients who live outside the country?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are located outside the United States.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English