Stephen Herz, LMHC

LMHC in Florida with 11 years of experience, Stephen Herz helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and related concerns. He works with issues that include trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship challenges, anger, low self-esteem, career strain, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and veteran and armed forces issues. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than vague theory.

Stephen received a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. That mix includes client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.

In sessions he prioritizes straightforward conversation about what is happening now. He helps people identify unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and review what works. Exercises may include thought records, brief behavioral experiments, motivational conversations, and grounding or mindfulness practices.

When addiction or process addiction is a concern he combines motivational interviewing with concrete plans for managing triggers and high-risk situations. For trauma-related issues he uses trauma-focused strategies alongside mindfulness to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment coping.

Stephen describes therapy as collaborative work. He and the client set short-term targets and then check progress. People who prefer clear steps and practical tools will find this approach direct and task-oriented.

Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions