Stephen Burke , LICSW

Stephen Burke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, bringing more than 20 years of experience to his clinical work. He supports adults and families who are navigating relationship challenges - including alternative relationship structures - parenting struggles, career transitions, or the lasting effects of physical or emotional trauma. He also has notable experience working with adoption and foster care related concerns, attachment issues, and blended family dynamics.

Stephen combines therapy and coaching to help people identify practical steps that improve daily functioning and overall quality of life. His style is interactive, trauma informed, non-judgmental, and thoughtful, centering the client in determining goals and priorities. Sessions are solution focused, building on existing strengths to craft a plan that fits each person or family he works with.

Stephen approaches care with attention to communication, commitment patterns, and caregiver stress, and he addresses issues such as anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, and career-related stress. He invites prospective clients to consider therapy as a collaborative journey and to explore what progress might look like when working together.

Approaches to Online Therapy and How They Help

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s goals and values at the center of care. Stephen listens closely and helps individuals and families identify what matters most to them, supporting self-directed change and clearer priorities. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, achievable steps by building on existing strengths - it is useful for goal-oriented concerns like parenting, career issues, or managing stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic experiences through methods that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, making it a fit for those recovering from physical or emotional harm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephen works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time, adjusting focus as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Stephen uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow scheduling that fits busy lives, make it easier to connect from home or work, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can effectively address many concerns through these formats while working with clients to find the approach that helps them move forward.