Dr. Steven Mclain, LPC

Dr. Steven Mclain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, mood concerns, and a range of other issues including ADHD and obsessive-compulsive patterns. He brings a client-centered stance combined with practical, skills-based methods to support personal growth and improved daily functioning.

He uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop concrete coping skills, and he incorporates motivational interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. His approach emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard - creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals and make progress at their own pace. Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging to fit differing schedules and needs.

With three years of professional experience as an LPC, Dr. Mclain works collaboratively with clients to tailor treatment to individual strengths and preferences and to address both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Approaches in Online Therapy with a Focus on Client Growth

Dr. Steven Mclain integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing into online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and support so the client’s own goals and values guide the work - this approach is helpful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on teaching practical coping skills for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing helps resolve ambivalence about change by exploring personal motivations and strengthening commitment to goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Mclain works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods so therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the client to fit a single model. This flexibility supports steady progress whether the focus is short-term symptom relief or longer-term personal growth.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows therapy to fit into busy lives. These options help maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible and allow clients to access licensed professionals from the settings that work best for them.