Works with
How Stephen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stephen
Stephen Herz is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, grief, low self-esteem, and trauma. He frames sessions around the concerns someone brings and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier. Stephen writes plainly and listens to what matters most to each person.
Stephen earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida. He has 11 years of experience working with adults on issues such as relationship strain, intimacy concerns, career stress, bipolar mood management, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
He also pays attention to veteran and armed forces issues and process addictions like gambling, exercise, or pornography. In sessions he combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies. That means conversations start with the person’s goals and move toward small, concrete changes in thinking and behavior.
He also uses mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and motivational interviewing to support change around addictive patterns. Stephen keeps language simple and practical. He helps people break problems into manageable steps and tracks progress along the way.
Sessions often include skills practice, short-term goal setting, and reflection on what’s working. People who want straightforward, down-to-earth care tend to appreciate his approach. He aims to create a space where concerns about anger, addiction, or anxiety can be addressed with clear plans and steady support.
Stephen works with clients across Florida and conducts sessions in English.
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
- Addictions
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Approaches Stephen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts by centering conversations on the person’s concerns and goals, allowing sessions to follow what matters most to the client and shape the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through small experiments, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and addictive patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lessen reactivity and improve emotion regulation during stressful moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods make sense based on goals, preferences, and what shows progress. That collaborative planning can change over time as needs shift.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations and are suited for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to send quick updates or reflections. These formats increase flexibility and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule while using the approaches described above.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What concerns does Stephen commonly address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, grief, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is practical and person-focused. Conversations begin with the client's goals and move toward clear, manageable steps and skills practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns, including addictions and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.