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LCMHC

Stephen Barine, LCMHC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Stephen

Stephen Barine is a licensed mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 17 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, anger, parenting and family conflicts, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He also addresses issues such as ADHD, self-esteem, career challenges, intimacy concerns, and mood-related struggles. Stephen centers his work on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can express thoughts and emotions candidly.

He draws from a range of evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practice, and client-centered techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. His practice also attends to communication difficulties, multicultural and immigration-related concerns, panic and social anxiety, and other specific stressors.

Recognizing that reaching out for help is a significant step, Stephen aims to support clients through collaborative goal setting and practical strategies. He accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters to them and build a life aligned with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness techniques that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to discuss goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, then integrate methods that fit those needs rather than prescribing a single pathway up front.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and routines, and they allow licensed professionals to tailor engagement style and pacing to each client's situation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Stephen commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, family and parenting conflicts, anger, ADHD, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
What is Stephen's general therapeutic approach and style?
His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, using acceptance, mindfulness, and skill-building methods to help clients explore values and develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 17 years of professional work experience supporting clients with a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location information should I know?
He holds the LCMHC credential with licence number NC LCMHC 6694 and practices from North Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
He provides several remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How do costs and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsImmigration issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

About

Stephen Barine is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 17 years of experience, currently accepting new clients.