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Stephen Garman

Compassionate counselor using practical skills

LCPC, LPC Missouri

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Stephen

Stephen Garman is a licensed counselor who integrates cognitive behavioral techniques into a client-centered, skills-oriented approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and draws on three years of clinical experience working with individuals who face depression, trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting and career pressures, and issues related to impulsivity and substance use.

His style is described as warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. He also uses strategies from dialectical behavior therapy to support emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings or relationship challenges.

Additional focus areas include ADHD, bipolar concerns, communication and commitment problems, blended family and fatherhood issues, codependency, and work with aging or chronic illness challenges such as cancer. Located in Missouri, he offers multiple session formats to fit different preferences and schedules and works in English.

Prospective clients who are ready to begin can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Stephen integrates cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior strategies alongside a client-centered sensibility to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions, relationship tensions, and impulsive behaviors.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to early sessions in order to tailor a plan that fits individual needs and life circumstances rather than prescribing a single method up front.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or geographic limitations. These formats allow continuity of care and make it possible to practice skills between meetings while fitting therapy into a client's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Stephen commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to create a warm, interactive, and skills-focused approach tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience providing counseling across a range of issues including crisis work, substance use, and pastoral counseling contexts.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is listed with credentials LCPC and LPC and practices in Missouri with licence details KS LCPC LCPC 03589 and MO LPC 2018034146.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.
What should I expect about cost and billing?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas

Languages

English