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Online therapist

Steven Timms

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

Credentials
LPCC
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Steven

Steven Timms is a licensed professional counselor in Ohio who aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable. He speaks plainly and offers respectful, compassionate care while tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs. His approach is practical and focused on helping people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

He has 12 years of professional experience helping people handle stress and anxiety, work through depression, and adapt to life changes.

Background and approach

He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and relationship or family issues. Sessions center on real problems and realistic next steps rather than jargon. In practice he adjusts pace and techniques to what each person prefers.

He emphasizes collaboration, listening, and respectful guidance as clients try different strategies. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at usable skills for day-to-day life. Steven frames treatment as a partnership where people set goals and try methods that fit their situation.

He helps people weigh options and pick approaches they can maintain between sessions. He values sensitivity and aims to create an atmosphere where people feel heard. Parents and adults seeking support around parenting, family dynamics, or personal challenges will find practical focus and steady support.

He encourages small steps that add up to meaningful change.

Practical approaches and online care that fit your life

Steven uses evidence-based techniques focused on clear skills and actions. One common approach involves teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to manage overwhelm. These methods help people handle strong emotions and stay functional in daily life.

Another frequent focus is brief problem-solving and behavioral strategies for depression and life changes. This involves identifying small goals, testing changes, and building routines that support better mood and motivation. These strategies aim to make gradual, sustainable improvements rather than quick fixes.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what works. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they match the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people connect face-to-face from home, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family life and other responsibilities while maintaining consistent contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting, family and relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and clear conversations. He tailors the approach to each person's needs and preferences.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and practices in Ohio. Licence details include OH LPCC E.0900124-SUPV.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How does payment and cost 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?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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