Stephen Feest, LCSW, LICSW
Practical support for anger and stress management
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How Stephen works
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin, Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stephen
Stephen Feest is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and depression. He supports adults navigating ADHD, autism, trauma, relationship strain, and life transitions. Stephen works with LGBTQ clients and people facing isolation or caregiver stress.
He practices in Wisconsin and uses everyday language in sessions so people can be heard and understood. Stephen keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He creates a calm space where clients can talk about what feels overwhelming.
Background and approach
He listens without judgment and helps people break problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions often focus on skills people can use between meetings. With five years of professional experience, Stephen draws on approaches that are rooted in evidence.
He helps clients identify triggers, notice patterns, and try new ways of responding to strong emotions like anger. Work may include building routines, stress management techniques, and clear communication skills. Stephen also supports concerns related to aging, caregiving, gender dysphoria, veterans' issues, and young adult challenges.
He pays attention to how social and personal stressors affect daily life. The aim is practical change that fits a person's routine and values. Stephen offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
He guides each person through the first steps and helps set realistic goals. If someone is ready to make a change, he helps them plan the next small move.
What Stephen works with
Everything Stephen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Stephen's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Gender dysphoria
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Young adult issues
Approaches that meet you where you are
Stephen uses evidence-based techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying triggers and learning new responses to strong emotions. This helps when anger, anxiety, or stress leads to behaviors people later regret. Another approach emphasizes skills training for daily life such as routines, problem-solving, and clear communication. These skills help with ADHD, relationship strain, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what feels useful. That collaborative process aims to find practical tools that fit the person's life and values.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is good for face-to-face conversation; phone works when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text can be used for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and support steady progress over time.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What kinds of concerns does Stephen help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family issues, coping with life changes, and related concerns.
How would you describe his style in session?
Sessions are direct and practical with a calm, nonjudgmental tone. Stephen focuses on small steps and skills people can use between sessions.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of professional work experience helping adults with ADHD, autism, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Stephen holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.