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Steven Lucas

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

LPC Michigan

Experience
28 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Steven

Steven Lucas is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan with 28 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, and depression.

Background and approach

He draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs, focusing on practical coping skills and clearer ways of thinking and relating. Steven emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work and frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at empowerment.

Clients seeking support for life transitions, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, or social anxiety and phobia will find a clinician who prioritizes individualized care. Steven encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin change and offers steady guidance as they move toward more satisfying and manageable ways of living.

He adapts his approach to fit the person in front of him rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replaces them with more balanced thinking and practical coping strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own capacity for insight and change, which can be especially helpful when facing relationship or life transition issues. Internal Family Systems explores different parts of a person’s inner experience and works to promote internal harmony, useful for people struggling with strong internal conflicts or patterns that affect relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by providing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so sessions can fit into busy lives and different time zones. These formats make it easier to access regular support without travel, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the medium that feels most comfortable for ongoing work.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Steven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related concerns like control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Steven practices with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person and using collaborative, client-centered methods.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 28 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan with licence MI LPC 6401222460.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions across different locations.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Control issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English