- Direct empathetic guidance
- Skills for strong feelings
- Values-focused work
About Steven
Steven Brashear is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He works from the belief that each person knows their own story and already has strengths to build on. Steven aims to offer steady support while someone takes the first steps toward a calmer, more satisfying life.
In sessions he keeps things direct and practical. He listens first, then helps clients identify small, doable changes they can try between meetings. He uses straightforward tools to manage strong feelings, reduce unhelpful thoughts, and rebuild routines after loss or disruption. The focus is often on what a person wants their life to look like and the next concrete step toward that goal.
Steven blends several approaches to meet different needs. He draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to notice patterns of thinking. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to clarify values and purpose. For people who have experienced traumatic events, he may incorporate eye movement desensitization methods as appropriate.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. He emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation and clearer communication. People who want support processing major life changes such as separation, immigration stress, or disaster-related impacts may find his approach useful.
Steven practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If you want to try therapy, he asks that you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and building small habits that align with those values. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and deciding next steps after loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to help people process disturbing memories tied to trauma by pairing guided attention with memory work, which some find useful for reducing the intensity of traumatic reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and needs, and may draw from more than one approach over time. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility for people adjusting routines after events like relocation or disaster impacts. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and trauma-focused techniques to remote sessions to help clients build coping skills and practice new ways of responding between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Steven help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, along with related issues like attachment concerns, body image, and coping after disasters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions practical and collaborative, listening first and then offering concrete tools to manage emotions, change patterns of thinking, and set achievable next steps.
What experience does he bring?
He holds five years of professional working experience in counseling and mental health practice in Florida.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.