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- Grief and loss
- Depression support
- Addictions help
About Stephen
LICSW, LCSW licensed in Alabama with 13 years of experience, Stephen Schottgen Jr helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and addictions. He works with concerns around relationships, sleeping, anger, career questions, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and his practice notes additional focus areas such as codependency, first responder issues, fertility concerns, and substance-related problems.
Stephen frames sessions around straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens to the specific problem and then outlines options people can try between meetings. Expect clear discussion of coping strategies, ways to manage strong emotions, and problem-focused planning. He avoids jargon and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.
His background includes more than a decade of clinical experience across diverse issues. That experience has involved supporting people through trauma-related stress, panic attacks, and grief after loss. He also brings experience addressing challenges tied to immigration, HIV/AIDS, and the fallout from natural or human-caused disasters.
Stephen adapts conversations to each person’s situation and preferences. He treats topics such as jealousy, infidelity, and non-monogamous relationship concerns in direct, goal-oriented ways. For people facing addiction or substance use, he emphasizes steps for safety and practical change.
If someone wants to start, he asks a few questions to match goals and then schedules an initial meeting. His practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Stephen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with clearer, more useful thoughts; these approaches often help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Behavioral strategies target daily routines and actions. This can include sleep habits, activity scheduling, and small behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and improve mood. These techniques are useful for depression, panic, and coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will review goals, try methods that match current needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. People are involved in choosing strategies and in planning steps between meetings.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use a quieter setting or avoid being on camera when that suits them better.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and related issues like panic, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic approach?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps and clear discussion to manage emotions and daily problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma-related stress and substance issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.