Steven Forsyth, LPC
Compassionate, practical help for life’s tough moments
Details
| Name | Steven Forsyth |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Steven
Steven Forsyth, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or big life changes. He greets clients with a calm, practical style and focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions. Steven has 25 years of experience and works by listening first, then offering approaches that fit each person’s needs.
He uses Narrative Therapy to help people see the stories they tell about themselves and choose different ways to live those stories.
Background and approach
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, and client-centered work to notice thoughts and build valued actions. Steven has experience with trauma-related care and has training in EMDR techniques from 2021. Many clients come for help with relationship strain, self-esteem, parenting stress, or managing mood and addictive behaviors.
He also addresses issues like body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and recovery from loss. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with time spent on what can change now. Steven’s background includes long experience in addiction counseling and a history of personal recovery that shaped his approach.
He emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s pace. He prefers methods that people can practice between sessions so skills build steadily. Therapy sessions can take different shapes depending on needs - short check-ins, deeper exploration, or skills practice.
Steven offers work in English and connects with clients across Missouri and beyond through online formats.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Steven works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Steven directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Steven directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative, ACT, and CBT work online
Steven blends Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and cognitive behavioral methods into online work. Narrative Therapy helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and rewrite parts that cause pain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while taking actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Steven talks with each person about goals and preferences, then tries methods that fit. He adapts techniques over time so sessions remain practical and relevant to the issues a person brings.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and exercises that benefit from face-to-face contact. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Steven commonly help with?
He helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Steven uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that mixes narrative work, acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, and client-centered listening to find practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of experience, including a long history in addiction counseling and work informed by personal recovery.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LPC credential and practices from Missouri.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
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