Steven Brokob, LPC

Steven Brokob is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 12 years of experience in clinical settings. He has worked extensively in community mental health and spent the last five years conducting evaluations and crisis interventions in community locations and emergency rooms, developing expertise in acute assessment and short-term stabilization.

He is trained and comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns including depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety and panic attacks, mood and thought disturbances, substance-use challenges, and personality disorders. His clinical experience spans ages four through older adulthood and includes work with individuals who have neurocognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Prior to his counseling career, Steven served in the United States Marine Corps and brings knowledge of military and veterans issues such as PTSD and TBI to his practice.

Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He uses a person-centered therapy style that emphasizes identifying strengths to empower and motivate clients, offering an empathic, non-judgmental stance while helping clients recognize thinking patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop practical coping skills. Steven aims to meet people where they are and support them in working toward meaningful change and improved functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Steven Brokob

Steven draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT often supports people coping with anxiety, depression, and persistent avoidance by increasing psychological flexibility.

He also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an empathic, non-judgmental relationship that privileges the client’s own goals and insights. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and fostering motivation for change.

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, mood disturbances, and problematic behaviors. CBT interventions often include behavioral experiments and concrete coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process - Steven works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility limitations, or maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals like Steven to provide consistent support and practical tools from a distance while tailoring contact methods to individual comfort and accessibility needs.