Stephen Herz , LMHC

Stephen Herz holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, FL and practices as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). He brings more than a decade of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges and make meaningful changes.

He adapts a range of counseling styles to match each person’s needs, creating a collaborative process where goals and strategies are developed together. Stephen emphasizes practical skills and clearer understanding of the thoughts and patterns that contribute to distress, while supporting clients as they work toward healthier coping and improved well-being.

Stephen specializes in helping people affected by addictions, anxiety and stress, low self-esteem, entrenched irrational beliefs, and histories of trauma. His approach is client-focused and goal-oriented, aimed at reducing symptoms and building resilience so individuals can move forward from difficult experiences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephen uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients are heard and their own goals guide the work. This approach helps people who need support exploring personal values, building self-esteem, and recovering from painful experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to addictions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and strengthen emotional regulation. It can be helpful for managing stress, intrusive thoughts, and strong emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephen works collaboratively with each person to find what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust methods as necessary to keep therapy effective and relevant.

Online therapy with Stephen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options that fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, access support from wherever one is located within the therapist’s service area, and choose the modality that feels most effective for the work at hand.