Stephen Schottgen Jr, LICSW, LCSW

Stephen Schottgen Jr is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 13 years of professional experience to his practice. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, motivation and confidence challenges, and symptoms of depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and creates tailored conversations and treatment plans that reflect each client’s unique needs and goals.

Stephen is licensed in Alabama and Mississippi and holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. LICSW and LCSW indicate professional licenses to provide clinical social work services, including independent practice in many clinical settings. He encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports them through that first step and beyond.

Whether addressing self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship or family concerns, or other areas such as ADHD and compassion fatigue, Stephen adapts his approach to match what will be most useful for the individual. His focus is on practical, evidence-informed methods delivered with empathy so clients can build skills and resilience over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and meaningful change. He offers skills-based strategies to manage stress and anxiety - short-term tools for calming worry, improving daily functioning, and reducing the impact of anxiety on life activities. He also provides grief-focused support that helps people process loss, adapt to change, and rebuild routines and meaning after difficult events. For clients dealing with addiction or substance use concerns, Stephen applies structured support and relapse-prevention strategies to strengthen coping skills and identify triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic collaboration. Stephen works with each person to identify which techniques and pacing fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts 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 different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage regular appointments around work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions.