Steven Forsyth, LPC

Steven Forsyth, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or relationship and intimacy concerns. He writes simply and listens carefully so people can talk through what matters most. He often supports clients navigating life changes, parenting strain, sleep or eating concerns, and questions around identity and self-esteem.

With 25 years in the field, he brings a lived recovery perspective alongside decades of clinical work. He learned early approaches like Rational Emotive Therapy that evolved into cognitive behavioral work. Over time he added mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and EMDR to his toolkit. He also uses client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on each person’s goals.

In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. That might include changing unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing mindful skills, or setting small behavior goals. For trauma-related concerns he uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing approaches when appropriate.

He frames problems in the context of a person’s whole life history rather than isolated symptoms. Steven emphasizes collaboration and clear, down-to-earth language. His approach aims to help people build steadier routines, healthier relationships, and clearer priorities.

Steven is based in Missouri and offers work in English. His background includes long-term addiction recovery and varied therapeutic influences that shape a pragmatic, hopeful style.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life-change decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with stress, mood, and addictive behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, targets distress from traumatic memories and uses structured processing to reduce intensity and reactivity.

Finding the right approach is usually a process, and the therapist will work with clients to pick methods that fit their needs and goals. The first few sessions are used to learn what matters most, try a technique, and adjust based on how a person responds. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels practical and realistic.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as by removing commute time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also allow someone to use mindfulness and behavioral exercises in the environments where they live and work. Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted and what to expect.