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Steve Scarborough

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Steve Scarborough

Missouri

Helping men navigate addiction and life changes

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  • Addictions support
  • Values-focused work
  • Practical skills

About Steve

Steve Scarborough is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with ten years of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing and helps people address addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns. He works with people facing trauma, grief, parenting strain, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Steve uses practical, talk-based therapy. He listens, helps clients identify patterns, and suggests small steps to change how they act and feel. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at making daily life easier to manage.

In session he draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought patterns that feed worry and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on values and move forward despite difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections affect current relationships.

He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and client-centered conversation to keep the work grounded in the client's perspective. Steve has experience with issues commonly tied to addiction and dual-diagnosis work, and he is familiar with relapse prevention strategies and trauma-informed care.

Steve aims to make therapy practical and collaborative. He helps people set clear, manageable goals and track progress. If you want to start, confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's process to connect.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with mood, stress, and impulsivity. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions and helps people improve how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a while and then adapting based on what fits and what helps in daily life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video, audio, or phone in ways that match their comfort and schedule, and the therapist will discuss which setup best supports the goals you bring to sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPersonality disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steve help with?

He supports people with addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on identifying patterns and taking small steps. He combines skill-building with discussions about values and relationships.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of clinical experience working in counseling and addiction-related settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Missouri.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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