Stephen Dexter, LCPC - Therapist in Maine

About Stephen

Stephen Dexter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maine with 12 years of work in behavioral health. He has direct experience supporting people facing substance use and co-occurring disorders, and he draws on his own recovery to offer practical hope to those in hard moments. Stephen has provided counseling in homes, in groups, and one-on-one settings.

He frames work simply and clearly so parents and individuals can follow next steps without jargon.

Background and approach

Stephen spent three years providing in-home counseling for children ages 6 to 16 who struggled with behavior and emotional challenges. He also has over eight years focused on intensive substance use treatment and related co-morbid issues. That background shapes how he looks at patterns that keep problems repeating and what changes can make daily life more manageable.

In sessions he uses straightforward, evidence-based methods and a conversational tone. He pays attention to thinking habits, emotional responses, and relational patterns. He also brings mindfulness and reflective approaches when helpful to build awareness and new coping tools.

Stephen will listen for what feels most urgent and help set small, practical goals. He encourages clients to explore personal values and, when appropriate, spiritual resources as part of recovery and healing. He works on both immediate coping skills and longer-term strategies for change.

People who come to him often need help with addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, or life transitions. Stephen aims to make therapy understandable, manageable, and relevant to everyday family life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Stephen blends practical, evidence-based methods that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, and problems tied to substance use by giving concrete tools to shift daily routines and thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts make life feel overwhelming.

He approaches treatment as a collaborative process. Finding the right method is part of the work together, and he will help you try approaches that match your goals and preferences. That shared planning lets the therapist adjust techniques as progress emerges or needs change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions can be used when video isn't convenient, and live chat or text-based messaging support shorter check-ins or real-time coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to keep continuity when life gets disrupted.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Stephen help with?

He works with addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, eating issues, and related struggles.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a direct, conversational style and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions blend skills work with space to reflect.

What is his professional background?

He has 12 years of experience, including three years doing in-home counseling for children ages 6 to 16 and extensive work in substance use and co-occurring disorders.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Stephen holds the LCPC credential and is listed as ME LCPC CC4772 in Maine.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Maine
Languages: English

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