Steven Shampain , LPC, LMHC

Steven Shampain is a licensed counselor who champions diversity, equality, and inclusion while also valuing freedom of expression. He holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and brings a commitment to meeting people wherever they are in life.

He is willing to share parts of his own story when it supports trust, empathy, and mutual understanding, and he will engage in conversations about politics or religion when those topics affect a person’s well-being. He emphasizes creating an accepting atmosphere and aims to make room for people from many backgrounds and identities.

His work is insight driven, focusing on understanding the reasons behind thoughts and behaviors as a starting point for meaningful change. He adopts a hope-oriented, forward-looking stance that helps clients identify their own agency and practical pathways toward personal goals, resilience, and growth. He listens without judgment and offers guidance to navigate difficult moments and life transitions.

Steven recognizes that seeking support takes courage. While he values the opportunity to be part of someone’s journey, he is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-based approaches available through online care

Steven draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and support to help someone explore their feelings and discover their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building concrete skills to change behavior and reduce symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Steven aims to collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He works with clients to adapt techniques and set realistic steps that align with their values and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into a busy life, manage transportation constraints, or maintain continuity through transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same core therapeutic tools while tailoring pace and communication style to each client.