Steven Brokob, LPC - Therapist in Virginia

About Steven

Steven Brokob is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction concerns, and grief. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, intimacy and relationship struggles, sleep and eating problems, and career or life-purpose questions.

He communicates plainly and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. His style is grounded in a person-centered approach that looks at each person's strengths. He listens without judgment and works to build awareness of thoughts, feelings, and daily habits.

Background and approach

He helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and learn coping skills that fit their life. Steven brings 12 years of clinical experience, including work in community mental health and crisis settings. He has done evaluations in community sites and emergency rooms and has experience with substance-use concerns, suicidal thoughts, trauma, and mood instability.

Before counseling, he served in the United States Marine Corps and maintains a working knowledge of military and veteran-related issues. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

His therapeutic toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video, phone, chat, or text. Steven emphasizes practical steps and collaborative goal-setting so people can try strategies between sessions and adjust what does and does not work.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed steps toward them. It helps people who feel stuck by teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related problems. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and stress. These practices can support emotion regulation and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is often a process. Steven will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. He adjusts techniques over time, trying things and refining the plan so strategies are useful in day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines and to use tools between meetings. The variety of formats also lets people choose how they want to communicate as they try new skills and track progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Steven address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues listed in his profile.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on strengths while teaching practical coping skills.

What clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of clinical practice with work in community mental health and five years in crisis settings doing community and emergency room evaluations.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, credential number VA LPC 0701011211, practicing in Virginia.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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