Therapist profile
Stephen Dickerson, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and anxiety
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 17103
- NPI1134791080
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephen
Stephen Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 10 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career challenges, and sleep problems. He also helps people facing trauma and intimacy-related concerns, and those coping with life changes.
Stephen draws on practical methods to help people manage strong emotions and recurring patterns. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and change reactions. He brings in mindfulness practices to slow down when emotions feel overwhelming. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify what a person wants and build small steps toward that goal.
Sessions focus on clear conversation and concrete strategies. People can expect to talk through recent events, identify unhelpful habits, and practice new ways to respond. Stephen pays attention to communication problems, guilt or shame, and workplace stress as part of this work.
He also uses narrative approaches to help clients reframe their stories and see different options for moving forward. This can be useful for relationship patterns, men's issues, and questions about life purpose. Over time the simple aim is better day-to-day coping and more control over impulsive reactions.
Stephen offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Stephen commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practice in his work. CBT involves identifying thought patterns that lead to escalating emotion and testing new, more helpful responses. Mindfulness practice focuses on noticing sensations and breathing so strong feelings, including anger, become easier to observe and manage.He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find personal reasons for change and set small, realistic goals. That approach is conversational and collaborative, aimed at building commitment rather than delivering advice. Together, therapist and client decide which methods fit best and adjust as goals evolve.
Check the current session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when things get intense. Some clients prefer shorter phone check-ins while others choose video for a fuller conversation; Stephen will discuss what works for a person's schedule and circumstances.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, sleep issues, and career or workplace concerns, plus related topics like guilt, forgiveness, and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses clear, practical conversation focused on strategies you can try between sessions, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
Stephen has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices as a counselor in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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