-Individual or Couple Consultation
-Individual Psychotherapy
-Couples Counseling
-Group Therapy
-Sex Therapy
-Hypnosis
-Personal Development Coaching
-Professional Supervision
-Speaking Engagements
-Consultation to Agencies or Organizations  

Steven's Areas of Specialization and Interest:  

Steven has experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, chemical dependency, sexual concerns including sex addiction, issues related to aging parents, geriatric mental health, religious abuse, and issues of relevance to the GLBT community. Additionally Steven offers coaching on the subject of debt reduction and management, time management, stress management, and spiritual enrichment.

Individual or Couple Consultation

Each new treatment relationship begins with an initial consultation. During the consultation your therapist will collect personal information regarding your history and reasons for seeking treatment. Your therapist will make an initial recommendation for treatment based on information collected during the consultation.

Most consultations are completed in 60-90 minutes, though relevant information will be collected on an ongoing basis throughout the course of treatment. Consultations are billed at the hourly rate of service.

Individual Psychotherapy  

Psychotherapy is the generic term for various interventions intended to help the client change emotional or behavioral patterns that are interfering with their quality of life. There are multiple techniques the therapists may employ to assist the client with the change process.

Psychotherapists come from a variety of disciplines and schools of thought. Psychotherapists possess a master or doctorate degree in a behavioral health field such as psychology, social work, or nursing. They must be licensed to practice independently in the state of Tennessee . They may also practice without a license in a supervised system of care, such as a hospital or mental health clinic, under the direct supervision of a preceptor who is licensed within the same discipline.

Steven has a master's degree in social work and has been licensed in Tennessee since 1988.

Couples Counseling  

Couples counseling is appropriate for any couple desiring to improve the quality of their relationship. Couples come to counseling for various reasons, usually when they have identified a problem in the relationship that they have not successfully resolved on their own. Couples who seek counseling do so out of a desire to improve, enhance, or save their relationship.

During counseling couples are seen together on a regular basis until the couple and therapist determine that they have achieved maximum benefit from the counseling experience. Some couples may return to counseling periodically throughout the course of their relationship if other issues arise which need to be addressed. Couples counseling is most beneficial when desired by both parties in the relationship.

Group Therapy  

Group therapy can be done with individuals or couples. It is useful to link together individuals or couples who have similar issues and allow them to work together with a therapist to achieve common goals. Participants learn from each other as well as the therapist. The group setting facilitates additional support and provides an arena for participants to practice new interpersonal skills.

Sex Therapy  

Sex therapy can be beneficial to individuals or couples desiring to resolve concerns of a sexual nature. No issue of human sexuality is off limits for discussion or exploration. Sex therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can be provided in an individual, couple, or group setting.

Sex therapy does not require any sexual contact between client and therapist or clients within a group. Sex therapy never requires clients to remove clothing, touch, or be touched in a sexual way. However, couples seeking sex therapy together may be given assignments to work on in the privacy of their home. No client will ever be expected by the therapist to submit to any sexual act against his or her will, even within the parameters of a marital relationship.

Within the field of mental health it is always a violation of professional ethics to engage in sexual behavior with a client.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a natural state that each individual has the ability to achieve. In this state of heightened relaxation, the mind is better able to accept the possibilities of change. The individual discovers the power of his or her thoughts and learns ways to modify those thoughts to change unwanted behavior. Hypnosis is beneficial for treating anxiety, phobias, addictions, and other habits or beliefs, conscious or unconscious, which may create a barrier to change.

Personal Development Coaching

Personal development coaching, also referred to as life coaching, is beneficial for individuals who desire specific modification or improvement to current life skills. The coach can help the client achieve specific desired goals by offering instruction and guidance toward the desired outcome. There are unlimited reasons for seeking a coach, but many common reasons pertain to decisions about education, career, relationships, finances, personal image, and health.

Professional Supervision  

Steven can provide professional supervision to other master level social workers who are seeking licensure status within the state of Tennessee . Supervision can be provided at his office or on site at the social worker's place of employment.

Speaking Engagements  

Steven has facilitated workshops on a variety of topics related to self improvement and mental health. Examples of topics include: Anger Management, Coping with Depression, Stress Management, Relaxation Techniques, Management of Emotions, Pain Management, Decision Making Pertaining to Aging Parents, Addiction Recovery, and Marketing Strategies for Healthcare Professionals. He is available to speak to civic groups and organizations about a variety of behavioral health issues concerning adults and couples, including seniors.

Consultation to Agencies or Organizations  

In addition to more than twenty years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, Steven also has master's degree in business administration with a specialization in healthcare management. He has served as a consultant to healthcare organizations and has contracted with organizations to provide specific time limited services. His areas of interest include clinical service delivery, marketing, employee management and education.

To schedule an appointment or for more information call 615-516-9806.