About Steven
Steven Liscum is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with ten years of experience. He focuses on stress and anxiety and helps people facing low mood, self-esteem struggles, and problems with motivation. Steven aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and meaningful for people taking that first step.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. Steven builds a calm space where clients can talk about hard feelings without judgment. He listens for the practical patterns that keep stress and anxiety active, then works with clients to try different ways to respond.
Background and approach
Over his career he has supported people dealing with relationship tension and family conflict. He also addresses concerns like body image, social anxiety, isolation, and post-traumatic stress. His approach is flexible and focused on what a person wants to change in daily life.
Steven often uses structured conversations and simple skill practice to help people manage symptoms and improve communication. He helps clients set small, achievable goals and checks progress together from week to week. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Sessions are offered in English and he practices in North Carolina. He encourages questions about how therapy works and what to expect during the first meetings.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online counseling
Steven often draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes learning practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, paced exposure to feared situations, and step-by-step behavioral experiments. These techniques help reduce avoidance and build confidence in everyday activities.Another helpful method centers on improving communication and relationships by practicing clearer expression and active listening. This approach is useful for people working through relationship tension or communication problems and for reducing isolation and loneliness.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about the client’s goals, try out methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when scheduling permits. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or not being on camera is preferred. Live chat or text messaging offer short check-ins and flexible ways to process thoughts between sessions. These options aim to make therapy fit into everyday life and varied schedules.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
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