- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Stephen
Stephen Burke is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts with 20 years of experience. He works with adults who want help with relationships, parenting, career challenges, and the effects of trauma. Stephen also has experience with adoption-related concerns and issues that trace back to the family people grew up in.
He uses a client-centered way of working. That means the person in therapy helps set the goals and chooses what to focus on. Sessions are interactive and solution-focused, so conversations move toward practical steps and small changes. Stephen pays attention to trauma when it is relevant and adjusts the pace accordingly.
In a typical session he will listen, reflect what matters to the client, and help identify strengths to build on. He and the client develop a plan together that aims to address current problems and patterns from early family life. He talks plainly about coping skills, communication strategies, and steps for managing stress or addictive behaviors.
Stephen draws on two decades of front-line practice with adults facing grief, relationship strain, anger, and career stress. He also supports people working through attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood questions. His background includes substantial work related to adoption and foster care issues.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and choices. In practice this means sessions start by asking what matters most and shaping the agenda around those goals. It helps people who want clear direction about what to work on and how to decide next steps.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete changes that move a person toward their goals. Sessions look for existing strengths and past successes, then build simple experiments or actions to try between meetings. This approach is useful for coping with stress, relationship patterns, and everyday parenting challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will discuss different methods with the client and choose what fits based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps set a pace that feels manageable and keeps the focus practical.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making scheduling easier, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also adjust sessions to focus on skills practice, coaching-type planning, or trauma-focused work during remote meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on relationships, parenting, career issues, grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered and interactive approach that focuses on solutions. Sessions emphasize practical steps and the client's goals.
How much experience does he have?
Stephen has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LICSW licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and is based in New Hampshire.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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