- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma-informed care
About Steven
Steven Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He also supports those facing addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, and parenting strains. Steven uses a straightforward, respectful style and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.
He focuses on building a collaborative plan shaped around each person's needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Steven listens for what matters most, then works with clients to set small, realistic steps that fit daily life.
His background includes eight years of professional work in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people navigate mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, work and career stress, and issues around self-esteem and identity. He also assists people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
Steven draws from several therapeutic approaches to meet different problems. He uses client-centered methods to keep the relationship grounded in respect. Cognitive behavioral strategies help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness and DBT techniques support emotion regulation, and EMDR is available for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
The overall aim is practical: reduce overwhelming symptoms, rebuild routine, and strengthen coping skills. Steven encourages people to move at a pace that feels safe while keeping sight of the changes they want to make.
He focuses on building a collaborative plan shaped around each person's needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Steven listens for what matters most, then works with clients to set small, realistic steps that fit daily life.
His background includes eight years of professional work in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people navigate mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, work and career stress, and issues around self-esteem and identity. He also assists people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
Steven draws from several therapeutic approaches to meet different problems. He uses client-centered methods to keep the relationship grounded in respect. Cognitive behavioral strategies help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness and DBT techniques support emotion regulation, and EMDR is available for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
The overall aim is practical: reduce overwhelming symptoms, rebuild routine, and strengthen coping skills. Steven encourages people to move at a pace that feels safe while keeping sight of the changes they want to make.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting conversation where the client leads and the therapist reflects and supports. It helps when someone needs a listening space and someone to help clarify goals and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication. It often includes techniques for distress tolerance and grounding when feelings feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.
For practical matters, confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice for remote sessions so people can apply tools between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and grief among other concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is respectful and down-to-earth, focusing on conversation, shared planning, and small, practical steps that fit into daily life.
What is his clinical background?
He brings eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings assisting people with mood concerns, trauma, caregiving stress, and related struggles.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.