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Stephen McCrary, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Stephen

Stephen McCrary brings 11 years of clinical social work experience to his Florida practice, working with adults facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

As an LCSW he focuses on building an affirming, compassionate space where people can explore stress, anxiety, grief, mood instability, bipolar concerns, addictions, ADHD, and other life disruptions. His background emphasizes helping clients navigate transitions and develop practical skills alongside deeper self-understanding.

McCrary uses several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, drawing from attachment-based work, client-centered principles, CBT, DBT, and EMDR when appropriate. He describes his style as progressive and collaborative, aiming to strengthen resilience, improve coping, and support clearer communication and healthier patterns over time.

Sessions prioritize the client’s goals and personal values rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Operating in Florida and offering services in English, he works through a subscription-based session structure that can be canceled at any time.

Prospective clients are invited to begin the matching process to schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches for online care and practical support



Attachment-Based Therapy helps explore how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses, often improving connection, trust, and regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, mood fluctuations, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process and reduce the lasting impact of traumatic memories through structured bilateral stimulation and guided recall.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and is done together. The therapist consults with each person about their goals, preferences, and symptom profile, then recommends and adjusts techniques so work feels aligned with what the client hopes to achieve. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that blends skills training, insight-oriented work, and trauma-focused interventions when indicated.

Online therapy with this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain momentum between sessions while using the therapeutic methods described above.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephen commonly address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar symptoms, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, parenting, sleep problems, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach combines client-centered listening with techniques from attachment work, CBT, DBT, and EMDR to create a personalized, collaborative process focused on resilience and practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has practiced for 11 years as a licensed clinical social worker supporting adults through life transitions and complex emotional concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and practices from Florida; credential details include FL LCSW SW15278 and LA LCSW 13502.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
Sessions are provided in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida, Louisiana

Languages

English