Stephen Herz, LMHC

Stephen Herz is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He approaches difficult life moments with practical steps and steady support so people can feel clearer and more able to cope.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness tools to tailor sessions to each person. That means guests work on thoughts and habits that get in the way, practice present-moment skills, and set achievable actions between sessions.

Stephen draws on 11 years of counseling experience and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. He focuses on problems like trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive exercise.

Sessions typically combine listening with concrete strategies. He uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people identify what matters and take small steps toward it. The tone is collaborative and direct, not overly technical.

Stephen practices in Florida and offers therapy in English. He works with people coping with life changes, career stress, compassion fatigue, veteran and armed forces issues, and those exploring identity and sexual orientation concerns. His approach aims to make therapy practical and usable in everyday life.

How his approach adapts to online therapy

Stephen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood through clear exercises and homework. He also draws on client-centered care, which prioritizes the person’s perspective and goals so sessions follow what matters most to the individual. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in daily life.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking in on what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls for a more face-to-face feel, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat for quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging for short updates or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.