Anxiety, Depression, Emetophobia, PTSD, OCD
Online
In Person

My Approach

Life is unpredictable and often takes unexpected twists and turns. I strive to create a safe and warm environment in order to help you through life challenges, such as emetophobia life-transitions, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-image, spiritual concerns, grief and loss, OCD, ADD/ADHD, and trauma. I utilize compassion, experience, and straightforwardness, working in collaboration with your willingness and motivation to change in a dynamic combination. I enjoy integrating theology and spirituality into counseling as desired by clients. Clients working with me are ready for healing, growth, and change that is long-term. 

I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a form of trauma counseling. I have an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling with over 16 years of experience. I am licensed in both NC and SC.

If you are feeling stuck or that you aren't reaching your true potential, please reach out to discuss further how I can help you start on the path towards healing and change. As the dad of two boys, I understand parenting challenges. As a spouse, I get the difficulties that can occur in marriage. I desire to connect with you as one who understands.

Video Session (NC & SC)

60 minutes

Accepts Aetna, currently seeking approval to accept BCBS in the near future, Self-Pay

Specializes in ADD, Anxiety, Depression, Emetophobia, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, OCD, Parenting, Trauma.

Works with Adults and Teens on an individual basis.

Professional Background

Steven is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is licensed in both North and South Carolina.  He received his Bachelor's degree from Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH, and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, in 2010.  

His experience includes individual and family therapy in a residential facility for teenage boys, providing general therapy in an agency setting, and private practice working with adolescents, men, and women. 

Clients & Treatment Methods

Steven works with adolescents (age 12 and above) and adults on an individual basis. He specializes in many different life challenges including: life transitions, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, emetophobia, depression, distorted self image, spiritual concerns, high school/college transition, grief & loss, codependency, and trauma.

Steven believes that building a partnership and trust with his clients is important. He believes in utilizing compassion, experience, and straightforwardness, working in collaboration with a client’s willingness and motivation to change in a dynamic combination. Establishing goals that are clear and important to the client are prioritized.  

Steven utilizes multiple research-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Structural Family Systems, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a form of trauma counseling. He enjoys integrating theology and spirituality into his counseling as desired by clients and their preferences.  

Steven also provides clinical supervision for associate-level counselors.

Personal Interests

Outside of the office, Steven enjoys building Lego with his boys. He also enjoys photography, cooking, and projects around the house. 

He’s known for sharing good dad jokes around the office. 

Rates & Insurance

Rates

Individual Sessions -  $165

Payment

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna (1/1/26)
  • In process of becoming approved with BCBS
  • Out of Network

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