Therapist profile
Stephen Burke, LICSW
LICSW - Family and parenting, trauma-informed
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- Client-centered goals
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-informed approach
About Stephen
Stephen Burke is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in New Hampshire with 20 years of experience. He works with adults who are coping with family and parenting strains, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and life changes. He also addresses concerns such as adoption and foster care, attachment and blended family issues, fatherhood questions, and caregiver stress.
Stephen uses a straightforward, interactive style. Sessions are client-centered - the person sets the goals and decides what to focus on. He aims to be practical and solution-focused, helping people identify strengths and make small changes that add up.
When trauma is part of the picture, Stephen brings a trauma-informed perspective and attention to safety and pacing. He works with both emotional and physical trauma and helps people map steps forward without rushing the process.
Stephen mixes talk therapy with coaching elements when helpful. That can mean setting short-term goals, practicing communication skills, or sketching a plan for difficult transitions like separation, adoption-related issues, or career shifts. He often helps people manage immediate stresses while building longer-term coping strategies.
People choosing to work with Stephen should expect a collaborative, goal-oriented approach. He prioritizes clear steps and practical options you can try between sessions. To begin, follow the online matching and scheduling process to set up an initial appointment.
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How his approaches shape online sessions
Stephen uses client-centered therapy to let each person set their own goals and decide what to focus on; this approach helps when someone needs clarity about parenting priorities, relationship boundaries, or career direction. Solution-focused therapy is about identifying practical steps and small changes that produce noticeable relief, which often fits well with short-term goals or coaching-style work. Trauma-focused therapy looks at the effects of past hurt and supports careful pacing and strategies to manage strong reactions while moving forward.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Stephen will talk with each person about their needs, preferences, and goals and together decide which combination of methods to try. Adjustments are normal as work progresses and new priorities appear.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a quicker check-in when stress spikes, and remove commute time. Some formats are simpler for a brief coaching-style appointment, while others suit longer therapeutic work or trauma-focused pacing; discuss practical arrangements during the matching step so scheduling matches your needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family concerns does he address?
He helps adults navigate parenting strain, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, fatherhood questions, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, interactive style combined with solution-focused techniques and trauma-informed thinking to set goals and build practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship, trauma, parenting, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a LICSW licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and practices from New Hampshire.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does his pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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