Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Steven works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Steven
Steven Forsyth, LPC helps people who feel overwhelmed by anger, stress, or substance use find clearer ways to cope. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. His style aims to help people notice what matters, build small habits, and stay engaged in life despite setbacks.
He has 25 years of experience and began his counseling path after entering recovery. Over time his approach broadened from cognitive methods to include acceptance and mindfulness ideas.
Background and approach
He also works with grief, trauma, relationship struggles, sleep and eating concerns, and challenges with self-esteem. In sessions he blends straightforward conversation with skill work. He may use cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns.
He also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build flexible action toward them. For people with a history of trauma or distressing memories, he uses eye movement reprocessing methods as one option to reduce the intensity of painful recollections. He also brings motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies for those managing addictions.
Clients can expect a down-to-earth tone and a focus on what actions can help now. He works with each person to set realistic goals and track progress over time. His practice supports people across a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Steven's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Steven lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- 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 these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, consistent steps toward those values. Online ACT sessions often include short exercises, values clarification, and homework to practice between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, using structured exercises and skill-building that adapt well to video or phone formats. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when traumatic memories cause strong reactions; elements of this approach can be guided in live video sessions with careful pacing and check-ins.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steven will discuss options and collaborate on what fits a person's goals and comfort level. He combines techniques as needed and adjusts plans based on progress and feedback so the plan stays practical and realistic.
Online sessions offer flexibility. Video calls let therapists and clients work face-to-face when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, coping reminders, or coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives and maintain regular contact while working on concrete goals.
Questions people ask about Steven
What concerns does Steven address?
He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is down-to-earth and action-oriented. Sessions mix conversation with skills practice, values work, and tracking small behavior changes.
What kind of background does he have?
He has 25 years of experience and began counseling after entering recovery himself. His work draws on many approaches developed over his career.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.