- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Works in Michigan
About Steven
Steven Baruch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression and also addresses addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues.
He uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. Steven adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs and prefers. He emphasizes practical steps alongside talking through feelings and thoughts.
His background includes work with attention-related concerns like ADHD and with mood and panic-related problems. He also supports people facing isolation, communication problems, guilt and shame, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. That breadth helps when issues overlap or feel connected.
Steven draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person in front of him. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety and low mood. Together these approaches guide concrete strategies and clearer thinking.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow Michigan practice rules. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting through the online therapy options. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Client-Centered and CBT approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist prioritizes the client’s concerns and adjusts the pace and topics to fit how the client prefers to talk and work. It can help when feeling judged or misunderstood in social situations and when someone needs more acceptance and clarity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, obsessive thinking, and mood problems because it points to concrete steps someone can try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Steven will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and daily life, and he adjusts the plan based on what is working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try talking first before moving to longer sessions, depending on the available formats.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and trauma-related concerns, plus grief and self-esteem difficulties.
What is his therapy style?
He uses a conversational, person-focused approach combined with practical CBT techniques to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a Michigan LPC.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LPC license in Michigan and works with clients who reside in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients and only works with people living in Michigan.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model and that subscription can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session from there.