Stephen Dickerson, LCMHC
Practical, story-centered care for everyday challenges
Details
| Name | Stephen Dickerson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCMHC |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Stephen
Stephen Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. He brings 10 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and career struggles. He speaks English and works with international clients by offering several online session formats.
His approach centers on Narrative Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. In sessions he listens to a person’s story and helps them see patterns that hold them back.
Background and approach
He also uses hands-on strategies from CBT to change unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to build calm and focus. Stephen adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation. He keeps language straightforward and focuses on doable steps people can try between sessions.
He aims to support people who want changes in self-esteem, sleep, motivation, or workplace stress. Common topics he addresses include communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, men’s issues, and intimacy-related concerns. He also helps with mood disorders, social anxiety, ADHD-related struggles, and coping with life changes.
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, a short matching questionnaire helps pair people with the right therapist and schedule.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem among the things Stephen works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Stephen among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Stephen among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Stephen among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Stephen directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Stephen directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Tools for Online Therapy
Stephen uses Narrative Therapy to help people retell parts of their lives that feel stuck. This approach looks at the stories someone tells about themselves and finds new meanings that open up options for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in real life to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can blend narrative work, CBT exercises, and mindfulness practices based on how someone responds and what they want to change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people connect face to face when that helps. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Chat and messaging let someone check in between meetings or choose a non-video way to communicate. These options make therapy more flexible for work, travel, or busy family schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Stephen commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and career difficulties, and also helps with sleep problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools, listening to a person’s story and offering practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
What kind of experience does he have working with clients?
He has 10 years of professional work experience helping people manage mood issues, workplace stress, communication problems, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Contacting this therapist
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