Works with
How Stephen works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Mississippi, Alabama
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stephen
Stephen Schottgen Jr is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks plainly and offers steady support while people begin to sort through painful feelings. His background encourages a respectful, sensitive approach that meets people where they are.
He draws on 13 years of clinical experience in Alabama and beyond. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon.
Background and approach
He adapts the conversation and plan to fit each person’s needs and pace. Stephen has worked with people managing addictions, sleep struggles, anger, attention challenges, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with first responder issues, compassion fatigue, and trauma reactions such as panic and post-traumatic stress.
His work includes concerns tied to relationships, sexuality, fertility, immigration, and chronic health stressors. His style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. People can expect a tailored plan that blends emotional processing with concrete coping skills.
He emphasizes building confidence and practical strategies for day-to-day life. Stephen accepts sessions in English and offers a range of online formats. He recognizes taking the first step is hard, and aims to make that beginning manageable and straightforward.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic techniques and online care that fit your life
Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and panic through breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. This approach supports someone who wants to reduce worry and avoidance in daily life.Another method centers on building routines and problem-solving to lift low mood and improve sleep and motivation. That work looks at small, achievable tasks and ways to rebuild energy and self-esteem. For anger and addiction concerns he combines emotion-focused talk with behavioral strategies to notice triggers and choose different responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy or scattered schedules. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging support quick check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or unpredictable days.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What concerns does Stephen commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and anger among other issues. He also supports people facing addiction, sleep problems, ADHD concerns, and life changes.
What is his approach to therapy?
His work blends emotional talk with practical coping skills and goal-setting. Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs and focus on clear steps to manage symptoms.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes helping people with trauma reactions, panic, and first responder issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Alabama. The profile lists his credential abbreviations as AL LICSW and MS LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet virtually. Different formats can fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.