At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Indiana / 39003904A
- NPI
- 1699329938
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Client-centered
- Goal oriented
- Respectful approach
About Stephen
Stephen Groce is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana. He has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and over 10 years of experience in mental health and social services. Stephen describes himself as flexible, caring, and down to earth, and he brings a straightforward, relatable presence to sessions.
He has worked in residential treatment settings, acute psychiatric hospitals, and as part of wraparound care teams in community and home-based programs. That background means he is used to practical problem solving and adapting plans when life gets messy. Stephen also played collegiate sports and holds a BA in Psychology from Earlham College.
Stephen emphasizes respect for each person’s story and goals. He says faith is part of his life, while also honoring different perspectives and ways of reaching change. His aim is to help people identify what works for them and build strategies to meet those goals.
In his approach he blends methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered work, motivational interviewing, emotionally-focused ideas, and existential perspectives. He tailors sessions to the person, choosing tools that fit the issue and the client’s preferences. The work is practical and goal oriented, with an emphasis on honest conversation and steady progress.
People who want a direct, warm counselor who uses a mix of approaches may find his style helpful. He supports a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, and stress related to caregiving or work.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused way of talking that helps people find their own reasons for change and build motivation step by step. It can help with issues like substance use, motivation for treatment, and making life adjustments. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect so the client guides the pace and direction of work; this helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying practical strategies to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That plan can shift as progress is made or as priorities change, and decisions are made collaboratively rather than assumed up front.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on a break from work. Because formats are not specified here, confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Licensed professionals can use online work to practice many of the same approaches they use in person, adapting exercises and conversations to the session format to support steady progress. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Stephen address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and career or life-change stress.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is flexible and down to earth. He blends client-centered listening with practical strategies and motivational interviewing to help clients set and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings more than 10 years of experience working across residential treatment, acute psychiatric hospitals, and community-based wraparound teams.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Indiana and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you provide online or remote session options?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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