Steven Nordeen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.
01About Steven
Steven Nordeen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin. He brings six years of counseling experience and a practical background in vocational rehabilitation and forensic mental health. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on real problems.
Before counseling, Steven held a variety of jobs including work with the Department of Corrections and the state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. That mix of roles gives him broad everyday experience to draw on when talking about work, systems, and life transitions.
Background and approach
He has also worked as a case manager helping people with severe and persistent mental illness navigate services and court processes. Steven follows a client-centered approach rooted in humanistic ideas. He aims to listen without judgment and to treat each person with respect while staying clear and honest about expectations.
Sessions tend to focus on what the client wants to change and practical steps to get there. He uses several approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and psychodynamic ideas. Those methods are used to address anxiety, stress, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
Steven draws on different methods depending on what fits a person’s needs. People often seek him out for help with communication problems, coping after trauma or disaster, substance concerns, chronic pain and illness, and issues around purpose and isolation. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 11226-125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1609505239 · 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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Antisocial personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Methods Steven names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
These are the methods Steven names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online with this clinician
Steven commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers conversations around the person seeking help. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what is said, and helps people identify their own goals and choices. This approach is useful for those who need acceptance and a space to make sense of their feelings.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT offers practical steps and skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change; it focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for wanting to act and resolving ambivalence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that match those aims. That process is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when schedules allow, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging can fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like chronic pain, communication problems, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered and straightforward. He listens without judgment and focuses on clear, honest conversation and practical steps.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of counseling experience, including roles in vocational rehabilitation and forensic mental health, and prior work with the Department of Corrections.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate under 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 the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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