Stephen Maffei
Experienced counselor focused on practical change
LPC Louisiana
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coaching
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Stephen
Stephen Maffei is an LPC based in Louisiana who brings seven years of counseling practice to his work.
Background and approach
He earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross and completed practicum and internship placements at University Medical Center in New Orleans and the Thomas E. Chambers Counseling and Training Center.
His clinical background includes individual and group work across varied settings, and he has experience supporting athletes and coaches in performance-related contexts. Maffei’s approach blends collaborative listening with practical interventions tailored to each person’s concerns.
He often uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies to address stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and workplace challenges. Sessions emphasize clear reflection, gentle clarification, and the co-creation of actionable steps that make problems feel more manageable.
Clients can expect an open, conversational style in which questions and summaries are used to surface options and clarify goals. He recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and invites prospective clients to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session when ready.
Maffei accepts English-speaking clients in Louisiana and offers multiple online session formats to fit different needs.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Stephen commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering clear strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve performance. Client-centered therapy centers on empathetic listening and reflecting what clients share to help them feel heard and to clarify personal goals.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the work progresses to ensure the plan stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling easier and to accommodate different comfort levels. These formats allow for continuity of care across varied routines and can support steady progress through regular contact and flexible session types.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English