Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
How Steven works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Steven
Steven Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and the fallout of trauma. He supports those coping with addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges like ADHD and depression. He speaks English and uses a straightforward, respectful approach to help people find clearer footing.
He keeps conversations practical and focused. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals. That might mean learning skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, or planning small changes that add up.
Background and approach
Steven blends several methods depending on what fits. He uses client-centered ways to listen and build trust, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking, and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. He also draws on mindfulness practices and EMDR where trauma work is needed.
With eight years of experience, he aims to create a calm, direct atmosphere. He works collaboratively, offering tools and homework when useful. Progress is usually a step-by-step process rather than a single fix.
People who choose him can expect clear explanations of each approach and practical suggestions to try between sessions. He encourages questions and adjusts plans as needs change.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Steven's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Steven lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting connection so the person feels heard and understood; it helps when someone needs support to sort out feelings and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to weigh which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and the problems they bring. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what is working and what isn't.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets you work face-to-face when visual cues help. Phone can be easier if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick reflections, between-session prompts, or ongoing coaching support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping treatment consistent.
Questions people ask about Steven
What kinds of problems does Steven help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, respectful style that centers the client. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and solutions that fit daily life.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people facing trauma, addiction, family conflict, and mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.