- Person-centered approach
- Skills-oriented sessions
- Veteran-informed care
About Steven
Steven Brokob is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and codependency. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep or eating problems, and career or life-purpose questions. Steven brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.
He uses a person-centered style that starts with the client's goals and strengths. He helps people notice thinking patterns and how those patterns affect habits and behavior. Sessions typically include building emotional awareness and practicing coping skills that fit a client's routine.
Steven draws on cognitive behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and on acceptance and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. He also incorporates elements from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance techniques. The aim is to blend approaches for concrete, usable strategies rather than theory alone.
Before counseling he served in the United States Marine Corps and has worked in community mental health and crisis settings, including emergency room and community evaluations. His background gives him experience with mood disorders, substance-use concerns, veteran and first responder issues, and cases involving developmental or cognitive differences.
Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He has 12 years of clinical experience and works with adults in Virginia who want straightforward, skills-based support.
How his approaches translate to online work
Steven uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take small actions toward what matters to them, which can reduce stuck patterns. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical behavior changes. Mindfulness-based skills are woven in to help people slow down, notice emotions, and reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Steven will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit the person's life and needs. Approaches can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what will be offered. Online work can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed. It can also let someone practice skills in the places they live and work, then discuss how those moments went in the next session.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, codependency, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a person-centered style that starts with your goals and strengths and combines practical coping skills with thought-focused work.
What is his professional background?
Steven served in the United States Marine Corps and has worked in community mental health and crisis settings, including emergency room and community evaluations.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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