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Steven Armstrong

Supportive counseling focused on practical change

LPC Georgia

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Steven

Steven Armstrong is a licensed professional counselor offering client-focused work for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He emphasizes building an open therapeutic space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment while developing practical strategies for improved motivation, confidence, and coping. With seven years of clinical experience in Georgia, Steven combines practical, evidence-informed tools with a compassionate, person-centered stance.

His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue, along with additional areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment challenges, and body image. Steven draws from several therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each client’s needs and goals, aiming to support meaningful change and greater day-to-day functioning.

How Therapeutic Approaches Shape Online Care

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful action. Finally, his client-centered orientation emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to guide the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Steven works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. He adapts techniques from different models so care can be tailored over time rather than relying on a single method from the outset.

Online therapy with Steven is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and allow clients to access licensed professionals from where they are, while still focusing on practical strategies and emotional support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is Steven's therapeutic style?
He blends a client-centered, collaborative approach with evidence-informed techniques to create an open environment for exploration and skill-building.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Steven brings seven years of professional experience working with diverse mental health and relational concerns in Georgia.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is licensed as an LPC in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC015616.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English