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Stephen Groce

Counseling with practical, respectful guidance

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Stephen

Stephen Groce is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana with a decade of experience in mental health and social services. He earned a BA in Psychology from Earlham College and a MS in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. He has worked in residential treatment, acute psychiatric hospitals, and on wraparound care teams in community and home settings.

Stephen brings a straight-forward, down-to-earth presence and a sense of humor to sessions.

Background and approach

He emphasizes respect for each person and for the counseling process. Grounded in his faith, he also stays open to many perspectives and ways of reaching goals. Stephen aims to help clients identify what works for them and build clear, practical strategies to meet those goals.

His background includes work with trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral approaches and client-centered methods, and he uses motivational interviewing to support change. He adapts methods to fit individual needs rather than using a single formula. This lets him focus on what will be most useful for a person’s situation.

Parents or caregivers looking for help with stress, parenting, grief, mood concerns, or relationship challenges may find his straightforward style practical. He also has experience with ADHD, trauma and abuse, and issues related to adoption and attachment. Stephen presents himself honestly and works collaboratively to help people move toward their goals.

He holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Indiana. Sessions are offered in English and he is open to international clients.

How Stephen’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space so people can find their own answers; it helps when someone needs acceptance and clarity about personal goals. Cognitive-behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, mood, and stress. Emotionally-focused elements aim to help people identify and express important emotions and strengthen meaningful connections when relationships or attachment feel strained.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Stephen works with each person to pick and adapt methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in about what is helping and changes the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy makes those options more flexible. Video calls let people talk face to face from home, while phone sessions work when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter, frequent check-ins or a way to process between sessions. These formats help people access care around work, family, or travel constraints and make it easier to keep progress moving forward.

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.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Stephen address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, parenting, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship problems, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a flexible, down-to-earth approach that blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive-behavioral and motivational interviewing methods.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 10 years of experience working in residential treatment, acute psychiatric hospitals, and community-based wraparound teams, which informs his practical and varied approach.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Indiana with license number IN LMHC 39003904A.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How are sessions paid for or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

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