- Client-centered focus
- CBT for patterns
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephen
Stephen Herz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and related struggles. Stephen also supports people facing career pressure, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic exercise and pornography use.
He uses clear, conversational talk in sessions. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that can reduce intensity and improve daily functioning. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking, building coping skills, and setting realistic short-term goals.
Stephen draws on client-centered therapy to keep the client’s perspective central. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change patterns that feed anger or anxiety. Motivational interviewing can help when someone wants to change addictive behavior or build healthier habits.
Mindfulness techniques are used to increase awareness of bodily responses and urges before they lead to an outburst. Solution-focused methods help people break problems into manageable next steps and notice progress quickly. Stephen adapts these approaches to the concerns people bring into the room.
People working with him should expect a straightforward, goal-oriented process. The work often blends short-term skills practice with deeper exploration of past trauma or stressors when that is helpful. Stephen’s background includes a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Stephen commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and priorities, which helps shape session goals. CBT identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers simple exercises to change them. Mindfulness teaches noticing bodily signals and urges so a person can choose a different response instead of acting on impulse.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That means trying short experiments, adjusting tools, and checking what helps reduce anger or addictive urges over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow short check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some approaches like CBT and mindfulness adapt well to remote sessions because they rely on talking, home practice, and step-by-step exercises rather than specialized equipment.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy and relationship issues. Anger is approached as one of several responses to these problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that centers the client’s perspective. Sessions focus on skills, thinking patterns, and achievable short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working with people on problems such as addictions, anxiety, stress, and trauma. His background includes a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.