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Dr. Stephen Gunsallus, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Stephen

Dr. Stephen Gunsallus brings a client-focused approach grounded in two decades of professional experience as an LPC in South Carolina.

Background and approach

He blends empathetic, person-centered listening with evidence-based strategies to address concerns such as LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and difficulties with concentration and focus related to ADHD. His work is informed by broad clinical training and attention to the whole person.

He holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Pastoral Community Counseling, a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Master of Sacred Theology, and completed seven units of Clinical Pastoral Education including a residency. That mix of academic and practical training shapes a practice attentive to moral, existential, and relational dimensions as well as concrete coping skills.

Dr. Gunsallus also has a community recognition award from Adapt Advocacy Association.

Sessions are tailored to each individual's needs, drawing on modalities such as cognitive and emotion-focused therapies alongside mindfulness and existential perspectives. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to build plans that fit their goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Dr. Gunsallus commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and meeting each person where they are, which helps people feeling overwhelmed by loss, identity questions, or relational hurt feel heard and validated. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills for managing mood, attention, and coping with trauma.

He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed, teaching concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Deciding which approach or combination to use is collaborative - the therapist works with each client to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapts the plan over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and support continuity of work while still allowing therapists and clients to build a therapeutic relationship and practice skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and attention and focus challenges including ADHD, plus related areas like mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic styles does he typically use?
The practice integrates client-centered therapy with approaches such as CBT, DBT, EFT, existential, and mindfulness-based techniques to match interventions to client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings, bringing both clinical and pastoral training to his work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as an LPC with license number SC LPC 5290 and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions and can he see clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefADHD

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingMood disordersPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English