Steven Gifford is a licensed clinician in Ohio with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety.
01About Steven
Steven Gifford is a licensed clinician in Ohio with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. He supports those coping with addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar challenges, and ADHD. Steven aims to make starting therapy less daunting and more practical for busy lives.
He focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversations rather than jargon. Sessions are meant to be a place where people can talk through feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
Steven encourages small, doable steps that build confidence and motivation over time. In the room he listens for what matters most to each person and tailors the pace accordingly. He combines problem-solving with emotional support, so clients get both tools and understanding.
This approach helps when dealing with life changes, coping with chronic pain or illness, or navigating commitment and family-of-origin issues. Steven has worked with concerns related to addiction, eating and food-related problems, and separation or divorce. He also addresses less common topics such as kink and alternative sex culture, antisocial personality features, and fatherhood issues in a straightforward, nonjudgmental way.
Clients can expect practical strategies alongside space to process emotions. Over sessions he helps people set goals, build coping skills, and track progress. His goal is to help people move toward a more manageable, more satisfying day-to-day life.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.0602037 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1851572028 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches work online
Steven draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes teaching coping skills and behavior changes to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings, which helps people handle daily stress and symptoms. Another approach centers on addressing addictive behaviors through structured planning and relapse-prevention strategies, helping clients develop alternatives and manage cravings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Online formats make this process easier to fit into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short coaching moments, or people who prefer typing. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and needs, while keeping the focus on actionable strategies and steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical problem-solving. Sessions focus on small steps, skill building, and emotional support without judgment.
How many years of clinical experience does he have?
He brings 16 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from addiction to mood issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility in how people connect.
How are fees and billing handled?
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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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