- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative planning
- Compassionate listening
About Steven
Steven Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. He focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring sessions to individual needs.
With eight years of experience, Steven customizes conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. He uses clear, direct dialogue and works alongside clients to set reachable goals. That can include skills for managing strong emotions, practical coping tools for anxiety, or strategies to address addictive behaviors.
Steven draws on several approaches to guide work in therapy. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an open space for people to talk and be heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when people need them.
Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that add up. Steven supports people through grief, career shifts, parenting strain, and identity-related stress among many other concerns. He emphasizes collaboration and adjusts pace based on each person’s goals.
Anyone considering work with him is encouraged to be curious about the process. He will help map next steps, set priorities, and review what’s working as progress unfolds.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means the therapist focuses on your concerns, reflects what you say, and helps you set priorities for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers practical techniques for managing intense emotions, handling conflict, and tolerating distress without making things worse.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best, based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to keep regular appointments that way, and therapists can still teach skills, run structured exercises like CBT tasks, and guide emotion regulation work during online meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, career and self-esteem problems, and a range of other life challenges.
What is Steven's therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He focuses on clear, respectful conversation and helps set reachable goals and skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Steven brings eight years of professional experience working with people on stress, addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.