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Dr. Steven Mclain

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Steven

Dr. Steven Mclain offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood difficulties, ADHD, and related problems such as obsessions, compulsions, personality disorders, and phobias.

Background and approach

He approaches these concerns with practical strategies and collaborative care designed to help clients manage symptoms and build healthier patterns. Dr.

Mclain practices from a client-centered perspective while integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and motivational interviewing when appropriate. He emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, helping people explore their own strengths and solutions.

His LPC credential signals formal licensure to practice counseling in Texas. Sessions may include structured CBT skill-building alongside supportive, person-focused conversation that honors each client’s values and goals.

He frames therapy as a partnership in which clients’ insights guide treatment choices, and he works to tailor strategies to individual needs and life circumstances.

Practical Approaches for Online Growth

Dr. Mclain commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, OCD patterns, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental stance where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions, which often helps with motivation, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist works with each person to explore their goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting techniques over time so treatment aligns with changing needs and practical outcomes.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work between meetings. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible care while adapting session format to what best supports the client's progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related conditions such as OCD, personality disorders, and phobias.
How would therapy sessions generally feel or flow?
The approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques, so sessions combine supportive dialogue and skills practice tailored to the client's goals.
What experience does the therapist bring to sessions?
He has three years of experience practicing as a licensed professional counselor and uses that background to guide treatment choices and interventions.
Where is the therapist licensed and registered?
The therapist holds the LPC credential with Texas licensure listed as TX LPC 16299 and operates out of Texas.
Can I work with this therapist in a language other than English?
Services are provided in English; he is not available for sessions in other languages and does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobias

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English