Stephen Groce , LMHC

Stephen Groce is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana with more than ten years of experience in mental health and social services. He earned a BA in Psychology from Earlham College, where he also lettered in football and track, and completed a MS in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. His clinical background includes work in residential treatment facilities, acute psychiatric hospitals, and participation on wraparound care teams providing community-based and home-based services.

He brings a flexible, down-to-earth style to counseling, combining compassion, honesty, and a sense of humor to build practical therapeutic relationships. As a certified racial equity trainer and mental health advocate, he emphasizes respect for each person, their background, and their goals. He is grounded in his faith in God while remaining open to many perspectives, describing himself as a lifelong student who values multiple pathways to personal growth.

Stephen works with individuals and families on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationships, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. His clinical approach blends trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral methods, reality and solution-focused techniques, client-centered principles, and motivational interviewing. He tailors interventions to each person, helping identify what works and creating practical strategies to reach meaningful goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Stephen integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the person determines their goals and pace. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating major life changes by prioritizing the individual's values and experience.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a goal-oriented method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is another common tool in his work - a collaborative, nonjudgmental technique that supports readiness for change on issues like parenting, career shifts, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works with clients to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration helps shape sessions and keeps treatment focused and adaptive.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from different locations and to fit sessions into busy schedules. These options make it possible to continue consistent work with a licensed professional while accommodating varied lifestyles and commitments.