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Online therapist

Steven Liscum

Practical support for family and parenting challenges

Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Steven

Steven Liscum is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. He holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Steven writes simply and directly to people who are worried and want clear help.

He has ten years of professional experience and helps clients work through issues like low self-esteem, depression, and motivation.

Background and approach

He also addresses body image worries, communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical so parents can use what they learn between meetings. In the therapy room he builds an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared.

He encourages honest conversation and helps people name what is getting in the way of better days. His style is to listen first, then suggest tools that fit each person's life. Steven understands that starting therapy can feel hard and that taking the first step matters.

He works with clients to set small, reachable goals so progress feels real. Many people find working steadily on communication and daily habits leads to clearer thinking and less conflict. To begin a working relationship he asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions.

The process is meant to be simple and respectful of busy family schedules.

How practical therapy methods work online

Evidence-based techniques focus on clear, teachable skills that can be used in daily life. One common approach uses skill-building exercises to reduce anxiety and stress by changing unhelpful habits and thoughts. These exercises often include simple steps to manage worry, improve sleep, and lower day-to-day tension. Another helpful method concentrates on improving communication and problem solving within families. This approach teaches ways to speak clearly, set boundaries, and handle conflict so conversations feel less upsetting and more productive. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan based on what actually works. Online therapy makes these methods more accessible through flexible formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions offer a simpler option, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or ongoing support. These choices help parents and families fit therapy into busy schedules and keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and issues like low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions emphasize an open, nonjudgmental space and practical steps clients can use between meetings. He listens first and helps people set small, reachable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credential LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 10308.
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, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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