Stephen Burke , LICSW

Stephen Burke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 20 years of experience helping people navigate relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career shifts, and the aftermath of physical or emotional trauma. He blends therapeutic work and coaching to support practical change and improved day-to-day functioning, and he has substantial experience with adoption and foster care related challenges. Based in New Hampshire, he is licensed to practice in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts and provides services in English.

His style is interactive, trauma informed, non-judgmental, and thoughtful. He uses a client-centered stance that lets each person define their goals and priorities, while keeping sessions solution focused to identify strengths and build workable steps forward. This collaborative process aims to produce a plan that aligns with the client’s needs and circumstances.

Stephen pays close attention to family dynamics, attachment and blended family issues, and the unique stresses that come with caregiving, first responder roles, and major life transitions. He also addresses concerns such as addiction, anxiety, grief, intimacy and communication problems. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Stephen Burke draws on client-centered therapy, which places the individual at the center of care by encouraging clients to set goals and guide the focus of sessions; this approach is useful for people seeking clarity about priorities and personal growth. He also uses solution-focused therapy, emphasizing short-term, goal-oriented strategies that build on existing strengths to produce tangible changes in relationships, parenting, or work life. Trauma-focused therapy is another element of his work, offering ways to address the impact of past physical or emotional injury and to reduce its influence on daily functioning when needed.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Stephen works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit work into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, or continue care during transitions. These options support consistent, effective contact with licensed professionals and therapists without requiring travel, helping clients keep momentum between sessions.