Stephen Herz, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Stephen

Stephen Herz is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and related concerns. He uses down-to-earth conversation to untangle problems that feel overwhelming. Stephen holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and practices in Florida as an LMHC.

Stephen brings 11 years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to make each meeting practical and understandable. He prefers to match his style to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Sessions often focus on clear goals and small steps that can be tried between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when unhelpful thoughts are part of the problem. Client-centered approaches create space for people to guide the conversation while he offers support and feedback.

Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help reduce reactivity and improve presence in daily life. Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen commitment when change feels difficult or stuck. Solution-focused questions help highlight what is already working and build on those strengths.

Stephen also brings attention to specific areas such as process addictions, veteran and armed forces issues, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue. He explains interventions plainly and helps clients choose strategies that fit their situation. Sessions aim to be collaborative, practical, and focused on real-life results.

People in Florida can schedule sessions in several online formats. Stephen works in English and uses approaches that translate well to video, phone, chat, or text-based work.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Stephen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and goal oriented, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. This approach helps build trust and allows clients to explore what matters most to them at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk through options with clients and choose techniques based on their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility that many people need. Video calls let people speak face to face from home, while phone sessions provide a simpler option when video is not convenient. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins or when a written approach fits better. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and 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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career changes.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on clear goals and steps to try between meetings. The tone is straightforward and supportive.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of experience working with people on a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC MH11483 - and holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Trauma and abuse
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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