Steven Taylor
Experienced counselor focused on practical growth
LPC Missouri
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Steven
Steven Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
Background and approach
He also addresses practical life challenges like sleep and eating difficulties, parenting concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. With an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, he shapes treatment plans to match each client’s circumstances and goals.
With eight years of clinical experience, Steven blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches to support recovery and growth. He approaches sessions with a collaborative spirit, inviting clients to participate in tailoring the dialog and therapeutic tasks.
Steven frames therapy as a process that begins with a courageous first step and continues through mutual effort to create more satisfying patterns in relationships, coping, and daily life.
Clients who seek guidance for addiction, family and blended-family dynamics, chronic health challenges, codependency, or identity-related stress can expect a personalized plan that aims to build practical skills, improve emotional regulation, and increase insight. He offers services in English and practices licensed in Missouri.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Steven integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT alongside client-centered principles to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. DBT teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense mood swings, relationship stress, and coping with strong emotions.He frames the choice of approach as a collaborative process, exploring each client’s needs, goals, and preferences to determine which methods fit best. Initial sessions prioritize understanding the problem, setting goals, and selecting therapeutic tools together so the plan evolves with client feedback and progress.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options allow clients to access regular support from licensed professionals without traveling, making it easier to maintain consistency in treatment and apply skills between sessions. The variety of formats helps match communication style and scheduling needs while keeping therapy practical and accessible.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English