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Stephen Herz

Stephen Herz

LMHC

Florida

Clear, goal-focused counseling for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH11483
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational approaches
    • Practical skill work
    • Trauma-informed focus

    About Stephen

    Stephen Herz is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help people feel more in control. Stephen communicates plainly and focuses on what matters to each person he sees.

    He trained at Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida, and has worked in counseling roles for 11 years. In sessions he draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral tools. These methods are used to identify unhelpful patterns and to build achievable, concrete changes.

    Many people come to him for help with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, or career strain. He also addresses compassion fatigue and has additional focus on veteran and armed forces issues and process addictions such as problematic porn, exercise, or gambling. The focus is on practical steps rather than labels.

    Stephen aims to match therapeutic style to the person in front of him. He listens first, then suggests small experiments or skills to try between sessions. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas may be included when they fit a person’s goals.

    Sessions are intended to be collaborative and goal oriented. People looking for steady support to cope with life changes or to reduce symptoms often find the mix of clear goals and conversational work useful. Prospective clients should review session options and scheduling details before booking.

  2. Approaches used in online counseling and how they help

    Many of Stephen's sessions draw on Motivational Interviewing, which focuses on building a person’s own reasons and motivation for change and works well for addictions and behavior shifts. Client-centered therapy is also part of his style and centers the conversation on what matters most to the person, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

    Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, and then suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback come in, so the plan remains collaborative.

    Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into work or family schedules and can reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and permit choosing setups that match comfort with video, audio, or time constraints. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, motivational work, and CBT skills to an online setting so people can practice them between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Veteran and Armed Forces IssuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Stephen address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He works in a conversational, client-centered way and focuses on realistic goals. Sessions blend listening with concrete ideas to try between meetings.

    How much experience does he have?

    Stephen has 11 years of experience working in mental health settings since completing his master’s degree in counseling.

    What are his credentials and location?

    He holds the credential LMHC which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and practices in Florida.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    He is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How are session costs handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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