- Practical daily strategies
- Works with teens and adults
- Evidence based techniques
About Stephen
Stephen Strunk, LPC, helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. He sees adults and teens and focuses on practical steps clients can use in daily life. His work often centers on changing thoughts and everyday habits to reduce worry and improve functioning.
With 25 years of experience, he keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented. He listens for patterns that cause repeated distress and helps people test small changes. Conversations often include practice tasks to try between appointments and review what worked.
Stephen trained in psychology and holds a Ph.D. as well as the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. He practices in Virginia and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in his work. He explains ideas plainly and checks in about what feels useful to each person.
Clients bring a wide range of concerns, from family and relationship strain to body image, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and difficulties with attachment or control. He also supports people dealing with separation, divorce, eating or communication problems, and mood or behavioral challenges.
Sessions are collaborative and focused on building skills that fit everyday routines. Stephen works to balance direct guidance with a supportive tone so clients can try new ways of coping. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the Start Therapy flow.
With 25 years of experience, he keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented. He listens for patterns that cause repeated distress and helps people test small changes. Conversations often include practice tasks to try between appointments and review what worked.
Stephen trained in psychology and holds a Ph.D. as well as the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. He practices in Virginia and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in his work. He explains ideas plainly and checks in about what feels useful to each person.
Clients bring a wide range of concerns, from family and relationship strain to body image, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and difficulties with attachment or control. He also supports people dealing with separation, divorce, eating or communication problems, and mood or behavioral challenges.
Sessions are collaborative and focused on building skills that fit everyday routines. Stephen works to balance direct guidance with a supportive tone so clients can try new ways of coping. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the Start Therapy flow.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Stephen describes his work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at how thinking patterns affect mood and behavior and use short experiments and homework to test new ways of responding. Another common element is skill-building for stress and emotion regulation, which teaches practical tools people can use during difficult moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaboration. He works with each person to identify what feels most relevant to their goals and adjusts methods over time. The process emphasizes trying small changes, reviewing results, and shifting strategies if something isn’t helping.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what’s offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a shorter conversation is helpful. It can also let people practice skills in their usual routines and then talk through how those attempts went in the next session.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Stephen address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family problems including blended family issues and caregiving stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a compassionate but direct approach that emphasizes practical steps and habits to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.