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LICSW, LCSW

Stephen Schottgen Jr, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Stephen

Stephen Schottgen Jr is a licensed clinician who guides people through stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges related to addiction and ADHD.

Background and approach

He offers a respectful, sensitive approach that aims to meet clients where they are and address concerns such as sleep problems, anger, career worries, and coping with life changes. With 13 years of experience, Stephen draws on a broad clinical background to help people rebuild motivation, confidence, and a clearer sense of purpose.

Practicing in Alabama with LICSW and LCSW credentials, he shapes conversations and treatment plans around each person’s specific circumstances. He also attends to issues including compassion fatigue, relationship and family difficulties, and concerns tied to sexual orientation and fidelity.

Stephen emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and adapts interventions to fit individual needs, acknowledging that starting therapy takes courage and that progress often begins with a single step.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical to apply through remote sessions. One common approach focuses on skill building for managing anxiety and stress, teaching tools such as paced breathing, activity planning, and practical strategies to reduce overwhelm. These methods help people regain daily functioning and calm when anxiety or panic symptoms arise.

Another often-used approach centers on mood and motivation, working to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to build routines that support better sleep, energy, and self-esteem. This work is aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and addressing depressive symptoms through structured, goal-oriented steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist will work with clients to match methods to each person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances so that the plan feels practical and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to keep continuity of care, access support from home or work, and maintain progress even when life is busy or unpredictable.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns can I bring to sessions?
Stephen works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapeutic approach like in sessions?
Sessions focus on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate dialogue that is tailored to each person. Treatment plans are adapted to clients' unique needs and may include evidence-based techniques suited to presenting problems.
What background does the therapist bring to his work?
He brings 13 years of professional experience helping people with mood, motivation, and coping challenges, and has worked with a range of concerns from addiction to trauma-related issues.
Where is this therapist licensed and based?
He is licensed to practice in Alabama and holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, listed as AL LICSW 4268C and MS LCSW C9908.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are conducted in English; he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesInfidelityJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuse

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Mississippi, Alabama

Languages

English