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LCMHC

Stephen Dickerson, LCMHC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Stephen

Stephen Dickerson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with a decade of professional experience in North Carolina. He uses evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and workplace or career-related difficulties, and he also lists ADHD among his focus areas.

Background and approach

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting conversations and plans to the client's particular situation. His work addresses a broad range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, sleep disturbances, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

He also attends to communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, men's issues, mood concerns, social anxiety, and forgiveness. Stephen emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies that align with a client's values and daily life.

Clients can expect a supportive, strengths-oriented approach that balances skill-building with reflective exploration. He frames seeking change as a courageous step and focuses on empowering clients through tailored treatment plans and ongoing dialogue to foster clearer direction and improved coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Stephen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often useful for anxiety, mood concerns, stress, and practical problem-solving. He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that can support emotion regulation, sleep improvement, and coping with cravings or urges.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, try suitable techniques, and adjust strategies based on what feels most effective and manageable for the person. That collaborative stance helps ensure interventions match individual needs and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Stephen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make regular work possible alongside busy schedules. These formats provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or travel and allow ongoing access to skill-building, check-ins, and motivational support without commuting. Licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic tools effectively across these formats to help clients make steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Stephen help with?
Stephen works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career struggles, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to combine practical skills, reflective work, and motivational support based on client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of mental health and life concerns.
Where is Stephen licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC with license number NC LCMHC 17103 and conducts practice from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
He provides services in English and is accepting international clients according to the listed availability.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English