Stephen Banta is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with three years of clinical experience.
01About Stephen
Stephen Banta is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with three years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain and the aftermath of trauma.
Stephen keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He focuses on helping people build coping skills, strengthen self-love, and improve everyday communication. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable steps and try out new ways of handling difficult moments.
Background and approach
His work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize recovery after trauma and attachment healing. He often helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new responses, and track progress between sessions. Caregiver stress is another common focus, with tools to reduce burnout and restore energy.
Stephen brings a faith-informed perspective when clients want that included. He respects spiritual beliefs and weaves them into conversations when helpful. The style remains client-centered and collaborative throughout.
People who prefer clear goals and skill-building tend to fit well with his approach. Sessions can include short exercises, communication practice, and reflections on values. The emphasis is on usable strategies people can apply in daily life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0020791 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1942043435 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online work and growth
Stephen uses evidence-based techniques focused on trauma recovery and attachment healing. Trauma-focused methods help people process difficult events and reduce the ways past experiences interfere with daily life. Attachment-focused work looks at relationship patterns and teaches healthier ways to relate and communicate.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work well for check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people share brief updates, practice skills between sessions, or check in when time is tight. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or travel.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and navigating life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is practical and client-centered. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and setting clear, manageable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with the listed concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a Colorado LPC, meaning he is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person's needs.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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