Therapist profile
Steven Armstrong, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationship Concerns
Continue with StevenAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Steven
Steven Armstrong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with seven years of clinical experience. He helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and LGBTQ related issues. He also supports people coping with life changes and self-esteem or confidence struggles.
Steven focuses on straightforward conversation and practical strategies. Sessions are a place to talk through what feels stuck and to try small changes that make daily life easier. He blends talking therapy with skills people can use between sessions to manage strong emotions and make clearer decisions.
His methods draw on acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, and person-centered listening. That means he may work on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, clarifying personal values, and practicing new behavior in small steps. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques when someone is weighing a change, and he can bring in deeper psychodynamic or Jungian perspectives when exploring long-standing patterns.
Steven aims for clear goals and measurable steps rather than vague talk. He encourages practical experiments outside sessions to test what helps. Progress is reviewed along the way so plans can be adjusted if needed.
People who choose him often want a direct, conversational approach and help making daily routines and relationships less stressful. He works with individual adults to address family and parenting concerns from the perspective of the person seeking support.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making choices during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, teaching skills to change unhelpful thoughts and try new actions; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions and build greater self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and decide together which fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That makes the plan collaborative rather than fixed before the first meeting.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking because specific modalities are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for quick check-ins when life becomes hectic. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help when schedules are tight or a shorter session is needed. Discussing how sessions will run happens during the initial scheduling step so practical arrangements match everyday life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, LGBTQ related issues, and family or parenting concerns from an individual perspective.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and practical, using acceptance and commitment, cognitive behavioral, and client-centered approaches to set clear goals and try small, testable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is an LPC licensed in Georgia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.