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Stephen Herz, LMHC

Compassionate counselor for stress and addictions

11 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Stephen

Stephen Herz is a licensed mental health counselor based in Florida who focuses on stress and anxiety among other concerns. He brings 11 years of experience helping people sort through difficult feelings and regain more control in daily life. He keeps sessions practical and straightforward.

Stephen listens first, then helps people name unhelpful patterns. He mixes conversation with clear steps people can try between sessions to see real change. His work often centers on addictions, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship strain.

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Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with career stress, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Veteran and armed forces issues and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use are part of his focus areas. Stephen draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.

He adapts these approaches to the person in front of him rather than using a single formula. Sessions move at a pace the person is comfortable with and emphasize practical skills. Stephen earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida, and holds the LMHC credential.

He offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Stephen often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety or depression. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and offers clear strategies to practice between sessions.

He also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and building trust so people feel heard. This approach helps individuals set their own goals and move at a comfortable pace during the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for detailed conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well for people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, career strain, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that combines listening with clear, doable steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working with people on a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for meeting with him?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost work for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
11 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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