Steven Liscum, LCMHC

Steven Liscum is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of professional experience. He supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges with self-esteem, helping clients build motivation and confidence over time. Steven also addresses relationship and family concerns, offering guidance around communication difficulties, conflict, and strengthening relational connections.

He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and he partners with clients to set practical goals that fit their lives. His approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person, and he adapts methods to address issues such as body image, social anxiety, isolation and loneliness, and post-traumatic stress.

Recognizing that starting therapy takes courage, Steven emphasizes a supportive first step and works collaboratively so clients feel heard and understood from the outset. He provides care through several remote modalities, making it easier for clients to access consistent treatment that matches their needs and schedules.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Steven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-world change. One key area emphasizes cognitive and behavioral strategies that help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping skills, and reduce stress and anxiety symptoms. These techniques are often applied to concerns like low mood, self-esteem, and motivation.

Another focus is on communication and family-centered work, assisting individuals and loved ones to improve interaction patterns, manage conflict, and strengthen relationships. For clients affected by trauma, Steven employs trauma-informed stabilization and coping strategies to support safety and gradual healing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Steven partners with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods to find the best fit. Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work - video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions provide an audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit clients who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins. This flexibility helps clients maintain consistent care while fitting therapy into busy schedules.