Therapist profile
Stephen Garman, LCPC, LPC
Missouri
Licensed counselor - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLCPC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2018034146; LPC, Oklahoma / 11024; LCPC, Kansas / LCPC 03589
- NPI1598422115
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Stephen
Stephen Garman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with three years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping issues, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients.
He has experience in crisis work and substance abuse settings, and has provided pastoral counseling. That background informs how he approaches immediate stress and problems connected to addiction and trauma. He also notes work with teen issues in prior settings, while his current profile lists a range of adult-focused concerns like career strain, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.
His practice uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In plain terms, that means conversations that focus on the client's experience, practical skills to change thinking and behavior, and strategies for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. He blends these approaches depending on the issue.
Stephen also lists additional focuses such as impulsivity, communication problems, codependency, fatherhood issues, and problems tied to aging or blended families. He mentions sleep and physical-wellbeing concerns alongside mental health issues, reflecting a broader interest in daily functioning.
The way he describes his work emphasizes active, interactive sessions where the client’s goals guide the focus. He asks people to begin by using the site's matching flow to schedule a first session and to confirm current session formats before booking.
How sessions work
How Stephen uses CBT and DBT in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy starts by focusing on the person's own experience and goals. Sessions begin with listening and reflecting so the client shapes what to work on and how progress looks. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers concrete techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It can be useful for anger that shows up as recurring thought patterns or work-related frustration. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. These tools help when anger feels overwhelming or causes repeated conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what fits the person’s life and responses to the approaches.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, let people do focused skill practice between meetings, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. The practical aim is to help skills and problem-solving fit into everyday life rather than to promise a particular result.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He lists anger among his specialties alongside stress, relationship problems, grief, and trauma. He works with adults who want practical ways to manage irritability, resentment, or frequent snapping.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
Sessions draw on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That combination aims to listen to the person's experience, teach skills to change patterns, and build emotion regulation strategies.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of professional counseling experience and has worked in crisis and substance abuse settings, including pastoral counseling contexts. That history shapes his work with addiction and trauma-related anger.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Missouri. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients. Sessions are provided only to people who can work within his stated regional practice.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling a session.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the location selected during signup.
How do I start if I want help with anger?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform's booking steps.
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