Therapist profile
Stephen Strunk, LPC
Licensed counselor - Relationships and family issues
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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Communication skills
About Stephen
Stephen Strunk is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Virginia with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, depression, and coaching for adults. He works with people facing life transitions and interpersonal challenges.
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients identify patterns that cause pain. Sessions often include talking through specific problems and learning concrete skills to handle stress and difficult conversations. He aims to help people manage emotions and take steps that fit their daily life.
Stephen has a long clinical background in mental health settings in Virginia. That experience informs a direct style that balances straightforward feedback with supportive discussion. He draws on approaches rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based methods.
In sessions he concentrates on problem solving, communication skills, and behavior changes that reduce distress. He also helps people work through issues tied to attachment, abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and chronic illness. Practical strategies and clear goals are commonly part of his work.
People who come for coaching or therapy can expect structured conversations, skill-building, and follow-through tasks between visits. He asks about specific goals and tracks progress over time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Stephen uses approaches grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns.He also draws on practical skill-based methods that concentrate on communication and problem solving. These techniques teach specific ways to improve conversations, set boundaries, and manage caregiver or family-related stress. They are aimed at producing concrete changes you can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will help the client and therapist choose methods based on needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process helps ensure the strategies fit a person’s daily life.
The biography does not list which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor the pace and tools used in remote work to match your situation without promising specific formats.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which everyday concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family-related problems including blended family issues and divorce or separation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, practical approach that focuses on problem solving and skill building rather than abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with adults in mental health settings in Virginia.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Virginia.
Can I work with him if I'm not in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with him?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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