Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stephen
Stephen Clifton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with eight years of experience. He focuses on helping adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, and major life changes. Stephen aims to help people name what feels wrong and build practical ways to cope.
He is LGBTQ friendly and works with people from many backgrounds. He uses a person-centered way of working that keeps the client’s experience at the center of each session.
Background and approach
That means conversations start with what matters most to the individual and move at a pace that feels manageable. He also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors in daily life. Stephen often helps people who struggle with trauma, substance use, sleep problems, relationship stress, self-esteem issues, and ADHD symptoms.
He pays attention to how patterns from the past, like attachment or abandonment worries, show up now. Sessions focus on clear steps people can take between meetings to test new approaches. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, compassion fatigue, and impulsivity by helping them set realistic goals and coping strategies.
For those exploring kink, BDSM, or alternative sexual culture, he offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through concerns. Stephen keeps language simple and direct so clients can use what they learn right away. Many clients work on reducing intense anger and improving communication skills.
Therapy is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on small changes that add up to better daily functioning.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Stephen lists
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 that translate to online care
Stephen uses Client-Centered Therapy to make the session about the person in front of him. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify what matters to them. It can be useful for stress, self-esteem issues, and working through strong emotions.He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT helps people test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors between sessions, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and anger over time.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Stephen will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts techniques as therapy progresses so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more natural conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief reflections, mood tracking, or between-session support. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or irregular schedules, and make it easier to keep continuity when life gets busy.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and challenges from trauma or life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Stephen uses a person-centered approach and practical, skills-focused methods. Sessions aim to make changes that fit daily life.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling. He practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Texas and is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.