Profile / United States
Stephen Herz, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Addictions and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT based work
- Addictions focus
- Mindfulness tools
About Stephen
Stephen Herz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical therapy for stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and related concerns.
He helps people clarify what is causing distress and the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. He uses a mix of methods to match how each person prefers to work.
Stephen commonly addresses substance and process addictions, including exercise and pornography-related problems, and supports people dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and career stress. He also works with veterans and armed forces issues when they relate to these concerns.
In sessions he combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That means he looks at unhelpful thoughts and patterns, listens to how someone describes their situation, and brings simple attention practices into day-to-day life.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are part of his toolkit when someone needs help finding immediate next steps. He aims to break large problems into small, achievable tasks and to track real changes week to week.
He earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. People who prefer clear structure, practical exercises, and short-term goals often find this way of working useful.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Stephen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different responses. CBT sessions often include homework between meetings so skills learned in a session get practiced in daily life and tracked over time.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can clarify their own goals. Mindfulness Therapy appears as short attention practices that help reduce reactivity and support stress and anxiety management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is noted.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to keep momentum between in-person visits and to practice skills in real-life routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, career stress, and related problems.
How does he typically approach therapy?
He uses practical, structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered conversations and mindfulness exercises to address thoughts and habits that keep problems going.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in mental health since completing his master’s degree in counseling.
What credential and location describe him?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with a background from Nova Southeastern University.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current online and in-person session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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