Stephen Herz, LMHC

Stephen Herz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, FL. With 11 years of clinical experience, he works collaboratively with each person to understand and address the challenges that affect their daily life and relationships. He draws on a range of counseling styles to tailor care to individual needs, meeting clients where they are and adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Stephen specializes in supporting people coping with addictions, anxiety and stress, low self-esteem, irrational beliefs, and a history of trauma. He emphasizes practical strategies alongside exploration of underlying patterns so clients gain clearer insight and workable tools for change. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - he brings training and experience in both short-term and longer-term approaches to help clients move toward their goals.

His approach balances structured techniques with a client-centered stance, aiming to reduce distress while building resilience and healthier patterns. Stephen offers focused support for those navigating life transitions, relationship difficulties, and recovery from addictive behaviors, working at a pace that fits each client’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Stephen uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide each session. This approach helps people who need empathetic support to explore feelings, build self-awareness, and clarify goals. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to support recovery from addictive patterns. Mindfulness therapy is another part of his work, teaching simple awareness and grounding practices that can help manage emotional reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephen collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Stephen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and varied modes of communication. These options make it easier for people balancing work, family, or recovery to access licensed professionals and therapists without rearranging their entire day.