Steven Brokob

Steven Brokob is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people manage anger and related concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship strain. He draws on a practical, down-to-earth style to help people recognize patterns that get in the way of daily life. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills rather than long lectures. Before moving into counseling, he served in the United States Marine Corps and later completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. His background includes more than a decade of clinical practice and work in community mental health settings. He also spent five years working in a crisis center doing evaluations in community settings and emergency rooms. He uses a person-centered approach that centers the client’s goals and strengths. He helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and link those thoughts to habits and behaviors. He also teaches coping skills and supports building awareness of emotions and mental processes. He has experience addressing a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and first responder and veteran issues. He has worked with people across the lifespan and with some individuals who have neurocognitive or developmental disabilities. Steven aims to create an empathic, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through tough topics and learn practical tools. If someone is unsure where to start, he helps set small, achievable goals and checks progress over time.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take steps that match their values. It focuses on action and accepting difficult thoughts rather than trying to fight them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and links them to feelings and behavior so people can learn different responses to familiar triggers. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to figure out which method or combination of methods fits their goals and daily life. Together they set small goals and check progress, adjusting the plan as needed. Confirm the session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills where they live and notice how tools work in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so progress continues outside scheduled meetings.