- Goal focused
- Evidence informed
- Men's wellbeing
About Stephen
Stephen Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 10 years of experience in social services to his practice. He focuses on helping people build healthy boundaries, recognize their worth, and make changes that fit their goals. He works with men and women and has a noted interest in men’s wellbeing.
Stephen uses practical, action-focused conversations to address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports people facing workplace strain, relationship questions, or identity and sexuality concerns. His work includes attention to mood disorders such as bipolar and seasonal affective disorder, along with issues like guilt, commitment questions, and fatherhood concerns.
Sessions are scheduled directly and Stephen asks clients to prepare for video meetings. He requests that clients be stationary and alone during sessions, and he does not hold sessions while people are driving or with others present.
In therapy he leans on strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify what matters most and to support steps toward change. Together these approaches aim to make goals feel manageable and real.
Stephen practices in Illinois and works in English. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
How Stephen’s approaches work for online therapy
Stephen blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in clear, practical ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors that reduce stress and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people figure out what matters to them and find motivation to make changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephen discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods to fit their needs. He treats therapeutic work as a team effort where the person’s priorities guide session focus and pacing.
Stephen schedules meetings directly and requires video sessions as part of his practice. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during life transitions. They also let people have focused conversations without needing extra travel time, which can help maintain momentum between appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephen address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with relationship, workplace, and identity or sexuality concerns, plus mood disorders like bipolar and SAD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Stephen uses straightforward, goal-focused sessions. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people try new behaviors and clarify what matters to them.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in the social services field for 10 years and brings that background into clinical conversations and practical problem solving.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Illinois with the credentials IL LCSW and NC LCSW listed.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats should I expect?
He schedules meetings directly and requires video meetings as part of his practice. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a different format.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to his availability.