- 25 years experience
- Values-based work
- Trauma-informed methods
About Steven
Steven Forsyth, LPC greets people with a straightforward, hopeful approach. He aims to help those who feel stuck by focusing on what matters now and what can change. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with plain talk about patterns, choices, and small steps forward.
He has 25 years of experience and began his counseling work after entering recovery in 1982. That life experience shaped his early focus on addiction and relapse prevention and continues to inform his work with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, and codependency. Steven names a wide range of concerns he helps people face, from grief and trauma to parenting stress and chronic illness challenges.
His methods draw from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness, and he uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action. He also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which he trained in, for people coping with trauma-related memories. The work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs.
Steven describes his style as holistic: he looks at how life events, habits, and relationships fit together. He uses motivational and solution-focused techniques to build momentum and practical relapse-prevention skills when relevant. Sessions emphasize simple, doable strategies rather than jargon.
People who want a direct, experienced counselor who blends practical tools with attention to life story may find his approach useful. To start, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy button and follow the guided steps to match and schedule a session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Steven commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns.He also works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, sleeping and eating concerns, and mood challenges. When trauma memories are central, he has trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address distressing memories and their emotional impact.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress unfolds. This is a collaborative process that balances practical tools with attention to life story.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful for fitting care into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, remove commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use a range of methods remotely, which supports ongoing skill practice and steady progress without requiring major changes to daily routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and codependency among others.
How would sessions feel day to day?
The style is practical and collaborative, using plain talk and focused exercises to build skills and momentum.
What is Steven's background in counseling?
He has 25 years of experience and began his counseling career after entering recovery in 1982, which shaped his work with addiction and relapse prevention.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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