Stephen Schottgen Jr , LICSW, LCSW

Stephen Schottgen Jr is a licensed social worker who holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices with licensure in Alabama and Mississippi. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, reflecting advanced training and clinical experience. He brings many years of professional experience to his work and has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression.

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and adapts conversation and care plans to respond to individual needs. His work emphasizes tailoring treatment and dialogue so goals and interventions match what matters most to the person seeking help. He also acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and supports people through that first step with encouragement and steady guidance.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping skills and symptom management. These approaches teach concrete tools for reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep patterns, and managing mood so clients can better handle daily challenges and triggers.

He also applies evidence-based methods aimed at processing grief and life changes, helping people work through loss, rebuild motivation, and restore a sense of confidence and purpose. These approaches support emotional processing and the development of adaptive strategies for moving forward.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process guides adjustments to technique and pacing as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for scheduling and access. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapists and licensed professionals to meet clients where they are, offering flexibility for work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care.