Therapist profile
Steven Forsyth, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT methods
- EMDR techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Steven
Steven Forsyth is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, depression, trauma, grief, parenting issues, and related concerns. He also lists areas such as ADHD, intimacy difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress among his interests.
He began his counseling work after personal recovery from alcohol and drug use, and that history shapes how he supports people dealing with substance issues and relapse prevention. His early training included Rational Emotive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Over time he added narrative ideas, transactional analysis, and motivational approaches to his toolbox.
More recently he has incorporated Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness methods, and EMDR into his practice. EMDR training is noted from 2021. He describes his view of people as shaped by the total of their life experiences and aims to address problems with that broader perspective in mind.
In sessions he uses concrete techniques drawn from CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help people change behaviors and manage symptoms. He also uses relapse prevention strategies and solution-focused tools when addiction or habit change is the focus. Conversations tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with attention to thinking patterns and current choices.
He adapted to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and has worked with people remotely. Adults who want to talk through parenting strain, family conflict, or addiction-related concerns will find his approach direct and experience-based.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and move toward valued actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes because it emphasizes values and committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleeping or eating concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy for processing traumatic memories and reducing their intensity; it is described in his background and may be used when trauma or abuse is a focus.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will try approaches and adjust based on what is working in sessions and in daily life.
The biography indicates experience with telehealth, but specific session formats were not listed. Confirm which online formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, and continue care when life is busy. Different approaches translate well to remote work - for example CBT homework and ACT exercises fit into short between-session tasks, while EMDR requires planning and a clear session structure. Licensed professionals help clients choose the right mix for their needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does he address related to family life?
He helps adults with parenting strain, family problems, communication issues, and family of origin concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
His style mixes practical, goal-focused work with conversational, client-centered listening. Techniques come from CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working as a counselor and has a long history supporting people with addiction and related challenges.
What credential and location should I know about?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used for appointments?
The original biography notes he worked via telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered now.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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