Stephen Groce , LMHC

Stephen Groce is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with more than 10 years of experience in mental health and social services. He earned a BA in Psychology from Earlham College, where he lettered in both football and track, and completed a MS in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. Over the course of his career he has worked in residential treatment facilities, acute psychiatric hospitals, and as part of wraparound care teams in community and home-based settings, gaining experience across a range of clinical environments.

Known for a down-to-earth manner, Stephen blends care, honesty, humor, and openness in his work. He is a certified racial equity trainer and a mental health advocate who emphasizes respect for each person, the counseling process, and the goals clients set for themselves. Grounded in his faith in God, he also values diverse perspectives and approaches life as a continual learner, recognizing multiple paths to reach meaningful change.

Stephen’s counseling style draws from several approaches, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques, reality therapy, solution-focused work, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing. He works collaboratively to identify what helps each person most and tailors strategies to support practical progress toward their goals, aiming to help clients become the best version of themselves.