Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW9935
- NPI
- 1982109393
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction coping
- Grief and loss
About Stephen
Stephen Hamburger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 21 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through addictions, handle grief and loss, and address depression. He also addresses relationship concerns and a range of related life stresses.
Stephen uses straightforward conversation to clarify what is happening and what might help next. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. He aims to reduce overwhelm and create clearer options for daily life.
He also works with challenges tied to chronic pain, illness, and disability. Communication problems, guilt and shame, and impulsivity are part of his focus. He supports people dealing with isolation, workplace strain, money and financial worries, and midlife questions.
Stephen addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and issues around self-love and forgiveness. He brings long experience to common and recurring problems rather than to a single diagnosis. Conversations cover immediate coping skills and longer term behavior changes.
His approach is practical and down-to-earth. He invites clients to describe what is hard and then offers tools to test in everyday life. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to set goals and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can apply to daily life. One common approach emphasizes practical coping skills for anxiety and panic, teaching breathing, grounding, and brief behavioral steps to reduce intense symptoms. This helps with sudden panic attacks and ongoing anxious feelings.Another useful approach looks at patterns in thinking and behavior that maintain depression or addictive urges. It involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and tracking how those changes affect mood. That method is aimed at improving routine, sleep, and activity levels to lift mood over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match goals, needs, and comfort. He reviews what helps and adjusts the plan as sessions progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can make this a practical way to try techniques and keep momentum between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, communication problems, and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses plain, practical conversation to clarify problems and test useful steps between sessions. The emphasis is on real-life tools rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers