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Stephen McCrary

Thoughtful, skill-based therapy for life challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Stephen

Stephen McCrary is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar symptoms, addictions, ADHD, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He also addresses relationship and family concerns, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, along with a broad set of additional focus areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.

Stephen draws from a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based approaches, client-centered techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR to shape treatment plans that reflect each person’s needs. He emphasizes a compassionate, affirming atmosphere where clients can explore patterns, build coping skills, and work toward clearer goals.

His background and clinical orientation support collaborative work aimed at increasing resilience and deeper self-understanding. Sessions are offered through online formats and structured to adapt to individual preferences and availability.

Stephen practices without a faith-based orientation while acknowledging his personal Christian upbringing, and he aims to offer a respectful, progressive therapeutic environment for adults seeking support.

Approach-Focused Support Through Online Therapy



Stephen commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into online work. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, sleep problems, and coping skill development. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and interpersonal difficulties, which can be helpful for attachment issues, relationship concerns, and some forms of grief and self-worth work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Stephen collaborates with clients to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. He adapts the plan over time, inviting feedback and adjusting techniques so work feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Stephen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options allow continuity of care across locations in Florida and make it easier to access skill-building, reflective work, and short-term check-ins without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephen commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar symptoms, addictions, ADHD, and coping with life changes, among other issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, DBT, and EMDR to tailor sessions to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working as a licensed therapist in a variety of clinical areas.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed as FL LCSW SW15278 and LA LCSW 13502, practicing out of Florida.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida, Louisiana

Languages

English