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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Attachment issues
About Stephen
LCSW, CSW licensed in Colorado with 17 years of experience. Stephen Willmer focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, and related issues such as addictions, anger, and depression. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach to help people address patterns of thinking and behavior.
Stephen helps people talk through immediate concerns and practical coping steps. He aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. Conversations focus on identifying stressful patterns, testing new responses, and practicing skills between meetings.
Background work often looks at attachment issues, the impact of divorce and separation, and processing traumatic events. He also addresses guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose. For panic attacks and post-traumatic stress, sessions combine breathing and grounding strategies with cognitive work to reduce threat-focused thinking.
Stephen draws on 17 years of clinical experience in Colorado settings to shape a clear, direct approach. He frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving rather than abstract analysis. Clients can expect practical homework and follow-up on progress from one session to the next.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling options to ensure they match their needs.
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How CBT is used in online sessions and what to expect
Stephen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to practice different behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve setting concrete goals, learning small skills to test between sessions, and reviewing results to adjust the plan. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and many stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and together you will decide whether CBT or a different emphasis is best. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses to keep the work practical and relevant.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports consistent follow-up and homework review between sessions so progress can be tracked over time.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, anger, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on how thoughts and behaviors affect emotions and daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Colorado.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.