Steven Brokob, LPC

Steven Brokob is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, and trauma. He also supports concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and fatherhood challenges, ADHD, and problems with sleep and eating. Steven draws on his background in both community mental health and crisis work to offer steady, practical support.

He practices with a person-centered style that focuses on the client's goals and strengths. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviors, and learning coping skills that fit daily life. Steven aims to create an empathic, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about difficult experiences.

His clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and mindfulness therapy. These methods are used to help with mood regulation, motivation, relapse prevention, and building emotional awareness. Steven combines practical strategies with a focus on values and present-moment awareness.

Steven has 12 years of clinical experience, including several years working in crisis centers and doing community evaluations and emergency-room work. He served previously in the United States Marine Corps and is familiar with Veteran and armed forces issues. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling.

People who reach out can expect direct conversation about symptoms, skills practice, and collaborative goal-setting. Steven emphasizes that seeking help is a reasonable step, and he aims to meet clients where they are as they work toward clearer routines and healthier habits.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change moods and habits. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple noticing skills to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can help with stress, anger, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. This might mean blending elements of ACT, CBT, and mindfulness so sessions address both skill-building and underlying values.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - appointments can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or school. Some formats may allow shorter check-ins, which can help maintain momentum between longer sessions. Online sessions often focus on practical tools you can try between meetings, homework that fits daily routines, and building habits that transfer to everyday life.