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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and sleep
- Career and loneliness
About Steve
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 30 years of clinical experience, Steve Willis helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and sleep problems. He also focuses on career concerns, forgiveness, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Sessions are conducted in English. Steve has worked with people from different backgrounds and aims to understand each person’s experience.
Steve describes his style as person-centered. He listens, asks questions, and encourages people to notice their own thoughts and perceptions. He teaches coping skills and practical ways to manage symptoms. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what helps in daily life.
In sessions he will help clients clarify problems and try different approaches to see what works. That can include looking at thinking patterns, building routines for better sleep, and practicing ways to cope during stressful moments. He pays attention to how a person makes sense of events and to the strategies they already use.
Steve has used interpreters in past work with people from other countries. He emphasizes clear communication and mutual understanding. He encourages people to describe what they want from sessions so treatment can be adjusted.
To begin, he asks simple questions and helps set practical goals. He supports gradual steps toward relief and improved functioning. The focus is on the client’s progress and finding effective coping methods that fit everyday life.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Steve uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people notice their thoughts and practice new responses. One common approach is cognitive work focused on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations; this helps reduce persistent worry and low mood. Another approach emphasizes building coping skills and routines, such as sleep strategies and stress-management techniques, to change daily patterns that reinforce symptoms.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will ask about your goals, what has helped before, and what has not worked. Together you decide which techniques to try and adjust them if needed so they fit your needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, or let shorter check-ins happen more often. Online work can focus on the same practical skill-building and cognitive work used in office sessions and can make it simpler to continue therapy alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, and career problems. He also focuses on forgiveness and isolation or loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening, asking questions, and teaching coping skills. Sessions focus on exploring thoughts and perceptions and finding practical strategies that help.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns. That background includes working with people from different cultural and language backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona. His practice is based in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He has previously worked with interpreters when needed but does not state additional language services.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are therefore focused on clients within the therapist's listed region.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process initiates the initial intake and planning.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.