Steve Scarborough is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting stress.
01About Steve
Steve Scarborough is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting stress. He addresses trauma, burnout and compassion fatigue, ADHD, and impulse-related problems. Steve aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Steve uses a mix of approaches so sessions fit each person. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take values-based action.
Background and approach
Attachment-focused work and client-centered listening are used to map relationship patterns and build stronger connections in everyday life. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and doable skills. Steve works with clients on emotion regulation, communication, relapse prevention for addictions, and coping strategies for life changes.
He also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, family of origin issues, abandonment wounds, and commitment or control struggles. With ten years of experience, Steve offers practical tools alongside opportunity to talk through painful history. He mixes direct skill-teaching with reflective listening to help people try different choices between sessions.
Progress often looks like fewer reactive moments, better problem solving, and clearer priorities. People who choose Steve can expect a collaborative approach. He helps set simple goals, checks in on what works, and adjusts plans as needs change.
Sessions are available in English and are offered through a variety of online formats.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2018025879 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1659954048 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Steve lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Steve names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Steve names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes where motivation and meaning matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. This approach is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, stress, and problem-focused work.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try an approach, and adjust as needed. That way the plan stays practical and tailored to what is helping you make changes between sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit quick check-ins, coaching-style guidance, or moments when typing feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help fit therapy into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Steve help with?
He supports people with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related challenges like codependency and impulse control.
What is Steve's therapy style?
Sessions combine practical skill teaching and reflective listening. He focuses on clear goals, emotion regulation, communication skills, and relapse prevention when relevant.
What kind of experience does he have?
Steve has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing addictions and trauma-related challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Steve?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and rhythms.
How do I get started with Steve?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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