Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
How Stephen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stephen
Stephen Barine is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 17 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, anger, and related life challenges. Stephen builds a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them.
He works with concerns that include family tensions, parenting strain, attention differences such as ADHD, relationship problems, grief, and intimacy worries. He also helps people facing career stress, low self-esteem, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
Communication problems, immigration matters, mood challenges, panic attacks, social anxiety, and multicultural issues are additional areas he addresses. Stephen uses approaches that center the person and the situation. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to calm intense emotion and build everyday coping strategies. Sessions are focused on practical tools and steady support.
Stephen aims to help clients develop clearer communication, better coping skills, and more consistent emotional regulation. He encourages small, manageable changes that fit into daily life. People usually start by describing what feels hardest right now.
From there he and the client set simple goals and try techniques together. The pace is collaborative, with attention to what the person can realistically practice between sessions.
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
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Immigration issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Stephen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-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.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people name what matters to them and take small, committed actions toward those values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes when a person wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change how they feel. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and low self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment calm, which can help with anger and intense emotions.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and personal preferences. Over the first few sessions they will try techniques together and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and demonstrated skills. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions and to get short, focused support without a full session. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What concerns does Stephen help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, and family or parenting strain, plus issues like ADHD, relationships, grief, intimacy, self-esteem, and career changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Stephen offers a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on practical skills and steady support. Sessions emphasize clear goals and things clients can practice between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.