Stephen Maffei, LPC
Practical, conversational counseling for stress and anger
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coaching
How Stephen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stephen
Stephen Maffei is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana. He brings seven years of clinical experience and a background working in hospitals, counseling centers, and with athletic teams. He speaks plainly and treats counseling as a conversation that helps people figure things out.
Stephen earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross. He completed internships at University Medical Center in New Orleans and the Thomas E.
Background and approach
Chambers Counseling and Training Center. Those experiences shaped his practical, down-to-earth approach to care. Sessions with Stephen are conversational and goal oriented.
He reflects back what people say, asks clarifying questions, and helps make possible solutions clearer. He uses techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and mindfulness to help reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve self-esteem. Stephen often supports people dealing with stress, workplace issues, performance concerns, and career decisions.
He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, men’s issues, and building self-love. Coaching-style conversations are part of his toolkit when clients want actionable steps. People who prefer straightforward, practical sessions tend to find his style helpful.
He encourages questions and makes space for people to shape their own goals. If someone wants a collaborative, conversational approach to managing stress, anger, or career concerns, Stephen offers that support.
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
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Men's issues
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Stephen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 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.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so people feel heard and understood. It helps with issues where a person needs space to make their own decisions, such as career choices or relationship communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, anger, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be useful for stress and anger management.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephen treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together the client and therapist try ideas, track what helps, and adjust the plan as needed rather than committing to one fixed method up front.
Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text messaging can provide short check-ins, written exercises, and flexibility across a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life while using the approaches above to practice skills and review progress.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What concerns does Stephen commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, and career or workplace challenges. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, men's issues, self-love, and coaching needs.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He reflects what you say, asks clarifying questions, and helps make possible solutions clearer.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working in hospitals, counseling centers, and with athletic teams. His background includes internships at University Medical Center in New Orleans and the Thomas E. Chambers Counseling and Training Center.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, registered in Louisiana. His training includes a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription model 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.