Steven Brokob , LPC

Steven Brokob is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 12 years of clinical experience. He has extensive background in community mental health and spent the past five years working in a crisis center conducting evaluations in community settings and emergency rooms. His clinical experience includes assessment and intervention for depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation, anxiety and panic attacks, mood and thought disturbances, substance-use concerns, and personality disorders.

He has worked with a broad age range from young children to older adults and has experience supporting people with neurocognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he brings knowledge of military and veteran issues including PTSD and traumatic brain injury to his work. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

Steven practices from a person-centered perspective, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental stance that focuses on identifying strengths to empower clients. He helps clients notice thinking patterns and the habits that follow, build awareness of emotions and mental processes, and learn practical coping skills for symptom management. He emphasizes that seeking help is a sign of strength and aims to meet clients where they are while supporting meaningful progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Steven Brokob integrates evidence-informed approaches to help clients address a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift them, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship that supports personal growth by identifying strengths and building self-awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. He works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and life circumstances change.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or geographic constraints. These options support continuity of care and allow therapists to tailor session formats to each client's needs and daily life.