Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Stephen Edwards, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149020655
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C013537
- NPI
- 1386023794
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Stephen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Workplace and family issues
About Stephen
Stephen Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 10 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, mood disorders, and relationship and career challenges. He also lists focus areas that include LGBT issues, bipolar disorder, and workplace stress.
In sessions he uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people make changes that fit daily life. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and from Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented.
He often helps people set boundaries, address guilt and shame, and tackle fatherhood and men’s issues. He also supports people dealing with blended family challenges, commitment or separation concerns, and seasonal affective disorder. Stephen pays attention to multicultural dynamics and how they affect stress and identity.
Stephen schedules meetings directly and notes limited availability. He requires video for sessions and asks clients to be stationary and alone during meetings. He does not run sessions while people are driving or with others present to avoid distraction.
Many clients find clear, short-term plans helpful; Stephen works with those who prefer that structure. He focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage mood and handle workplace or family pressures.
BHow sessions work
How Stephen Uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online
Stephen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT in practice means identifying specific thoughts, testing them against facts, and trying small behavior experiments to see what helps.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to build motivation for change. That approach involves short collaborative conversations that set achievable goals and reduce resistance to new behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen treats selection of tools as collaborative and adjusts methods based on a client's needs, goals, and preferences. He will outline a plan and revisit it as progress is made.
The biography notes that sessions are conducted by video and that clients should be stationary and alone during meetings. If you want to know exact session lengths or other format details, confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins that support consistent progress.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood disorders including bipolar, LGBT concerns, relationship and career pressures.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-focused methods drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify patterns and support behavior change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience in the social services and behavioral health field.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Credential details listed are IL LCSW and NC LCSW, with practice based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions, scheduling, and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions run on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific rates depend on the chosen location.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers