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Steven Clarke

Practical, evidence-informed support for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Steven

Steven Clarke is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to help people navigate difficult life periods.

Background and approach

With nine years of clinical experience and an emphasis on practical, solution-oriented work, he supports clients facing depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and the fallout of relationship and family challenges. He combines a straightforward, compassionate manner with techniques intended to build coping skills, improve communication, and clarify life purpose.

His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, parenting stress, career questions, and compassion fatigue, as well as more specific topics such as blended family issues, caregiving stress, divorce and separation, and aging-related concerns. Steven uses evidence-informed methods to help clients develop resilience and more effective day-to-day strategies.

He aims to create an environment where individuals can explore values, reduce symptoms that interfere with daily functioning, and work toward clearer goals for personal and interpersonal growth. His credential is LMHC, Florida license FL LMHC MH18118.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and daily stressors. He also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so the client leads the pace and topics of therapy. When appropriate, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness in a structured way.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and challenges with each client and then tailor strategies accordingly, adjusting techniques over time to match progress and changing needs.

Online sessions are offered as 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 fit therapy into work and family life while maintaining continuity of care across locations within Florida and according to therapist availability.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related matters, plus career and life purpose questions.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
The approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, offering practical strategies alongside empathic exploration of thoughts and feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings nine years of experience working with people through transitions and personal challenges in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential LMHC and license number FL LMHC MH18118.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English