Steve Scarborough

Steve Scarborough is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with ten years of practice. He helps people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, and stress. He also assists with issues like ADHD, self-esteem, anger, career concerns, and major life changes.

Steve uses a trauma-focused lens alongside several therapy methods to guide sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build workable habits. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape how he addresses relationship patterns and emotional safety in the room.

Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented. Steve tends to break problems into manageable steps and works with each person to set realistic actions between meetings. He also uses techniques that focus on how past experiences affect current behavior and relationships.

Steve has a background treating co-occurring concerns and brings experience working with people facing addiction and trauma together. He emphasizes clear, direct communication and values helping people reconnect with their priorities and values.

His approach balances structured tools with space for people to tell their story. The work often includes learning new coping skills, practicing emotional awareness, and planning small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past distress affects current feelings and reactions and focuses on practical ways to reduce overwhelming responses and improve daily functioning. It can help people who have experienced abuse, loss, or repeated stressors and want tools to feel steadier day to day.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take small steps toward a more meaningful life. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns where avoidance and worry get in the way.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape present patterns. This approach can be useful for people wanting to change how they relate to partners, cope with abandonment fears, or improve emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and new needs appear.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm which options are offered before booking. People often find remote sessions helpful for brief check-ins, weekly therapy, or when scheduling around work and family demands.