Steven Brokob, LPC

Steven Brokob is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 12 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, bipolar mood issues, grief, relationship concerns, and questions about identity and intimacy. He takes a straightforward, respectful approach so people can talk about what matters most to them.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns and how they affect daily habits. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to build clarity around values and personal goals. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings and on simple skills for managing strong emotions.

Steven’s background includes work in community mental health and crisis settings. That experience shaped how he helps people handle urgent concerns like panic, intense stress, or overwhelming thoughts. He also understands issues tied to military service and veteran life from his prior time in the United States Marine Corps.

In sessions he aims to be empathic and nonjudgmental, and he collaborates with each person to identify strengths and realistic next steps. He helps clients notice patterns, learn coping skills, and set short-term goals that fit their life.

People who prefer clear, practical guidance often find his style direct but supportive. He offers a mix of talking, skill practice, and short exercises meant to be used between appointments.

Practical approaches for online care

CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that lead to unhelpful feelings and behaviors. It uses short exercises and experiments to test new ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choosing actions that match personal values to create a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they pick methods and small homework tasks to try, then adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, quick skill coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit care into a busy week and to keep progress moving between meetings.