- Attachment based work
- CBT strategies
- EMDR offered
About Stephen
Stephen McCrary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 11 years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, mood instability, grief, and major life changes. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, addictions, relationship concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, and issues tied to family of origin.
Stephen favors straightforward conversation and steady problem-solving in sessions. He uses a mix of approaches to help people understand how early relationships shape current patterns. People can expect talk that looks at thoughts, behaviors, and attachment dynamics rather than quick fixes.
His clinical tools include elements of Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He adapts these approaches to the concerns a person brings and to what works in practice for that person.
Stephen describes his work as secular, though he notes a Christian upbringing. He supports adults who want to clarify how family roles and expectations still influence their daily life and relationships. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer self-understanding, and managing symptoms so day-to-day life feels more predictable.
People typically leave sessions with specific steps to try between meetings. The emphasis is on steady change through clearer thinking, improved coping, and altered patterns that have roots in early family experiences.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current connections. In online sessions this can mean talking through patterns of closeness and distance and noticing how those patterns show up now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking. CBT exercises work well in a virtual conversation and can include simple homework between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the intensity of distress tied to upsetting memories by using guided attention and structured processing steps; a therapist explains how the steps proceed and adapts pacing to the person's needs.Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and together decide which approach or mix feels most helpful. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm session formats before booking since options were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can assign brief between-session work, practice skills live, and use regular video or audio conversation to keep progress moving without requiring an in-office visit.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, mood instability, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine talk therapy with practical skills. He looks at thoughts, behaviors, and attachment patterns and uses structured exercises when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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