Stephen Herz , LMHC

Stephen Herz is a licensed mental health counselor who brings a steady, collaborative approach to counseling. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida, and is credentialed as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. With 11 years of clinical experience, he combines multiple counseling styles to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.

Stephen specializes in supporting people facing addictions, anxiety and stress, low self-esteem, irrational beliefs, and histories of trauma and abuse. He also works with issues related to relationships, family dynamics, grief, intimacy, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include veteran and armed forces issues and process addictions such as problematic pornography use, exercise, and gambling.

In session he emphasizes partnership - tailoring interventions from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to the situation at hand. Stephen aims to help people better understand the problems affecting their lives and to develop practical strategies for moving forward, whether that means managing symptoms, repairing relationships, or navigating significant life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephen integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and issues related to addiction. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-management techniques that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in the face of trauma, grief, or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephen collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods to fit the individual. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment focuses on what matters most to the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and to access consistent support from wherever a client is located in Florida.