Stephen Dexter , LCPC

Stephen Dexter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine. As an LCPC he holds a professional counseling license that authorizes clinical work with individuals, families, and groups. He brings more than a decade of clinical experience, including three years working as an in-home counselor with families of children ages 6 to 16.

He has developed a specialty in intensive substance use treatment and co-occurring disorders, and he is grateful to speak from lived experience as someone in recovery. That personal background informs his approach to addictive thinking and offers a foundation for sharing hope with people navigating very difficult moments.

Stephen has worked in a variety of settings and formats - one-on-one, couples, in-home, and group counseling - and has supported people facing depression, anxiety, stress, sexual addiction, substance use, and loss of purpose. He also brings experience helping families address behavioral and emotional challenges among young adolescents.

Raised in a Christian faith that emphasizes love, he encourages clients who wish to explore spirituality as part of their healing journey. He aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by life circumstances clarify problems, identify practical next steps, and move toward greater stability using guidance and insight drawn from his training and experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephen Dexter draws on several established approaches to guide online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel understood and can explore their values, relationships, and sense of self. This approach often helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to substance use and coping difficulties. CBT offers structured tools for managing symptoms and building new skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful for people dealing with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and behaviors that feel hard to control. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Stephen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Stephen can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing work between sessions, and make consistent support more accessible for people with busy lives or geographic constraints.