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Online therapist

Stephen Schottgen Jr

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Mississippi, Alabama
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Stephen

Stephen Schottgen Jr is a licensed social worker practicing in Alabama. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and brings 13 years of clinical experience to his work. He aims to make contact simple and straightforward for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or changes in life circumstances.

Stephen uses plain talk and a respectful tone in sessions. He focuses on building a plan that fits each person’s needs, goals, and pace.

Background and approach

He emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while helping clients address motivation, self-esteem, and confidence concerns. Over his career he has supported people dealing with addictions, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He has also worked with issues such as codependency, trauma, fertility and immigration stress, and relationship challenges including infidelity and non-monogamous arrangements.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted through flexible formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He explains options clearly so people can choose what feels manageable. Stephen tailors the dialogue and any plan to the person in front of him.

He acknowledges that starting therapy can be hard and aims to make each step practical and doable. His approach centers on collaboration, steady support, and clear next steps.

How evidence-based approaches meet online care

Stephen uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One approach emphasizes identifying current patterns that cause stress or low mood and then testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms; this helps with anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Another approach teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping, which can be useful for anger, grief, addiction recovery, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and what feels doable. From there he recommends and adjusts approaches so the plan fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these formats to work on the same evidence-based skills they would in person while keeping the focus on practical, usable steps.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Stephen help with?
He works with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is direct and compassionate, focusing on practical steps and a plan tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with identifiers AL LICSW 4268C and MS LCSW C9908, and he practices in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
13 years
Licensed
Mississippi, Alabama
Languages
English

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