Stephen Burke, LICSW

Stephen Burke is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with twenty years of experience. He works with people facing midlife transition concerns along with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges. Stephen also helps those dealing with trauma, adoption-related issues, and compassion fatigue.

His approach is straightforward and interactive. He uses a client-centered style so the person sets goals and chooses what to work on. Sessions are solution-focused and emphasize small, practical steps you can use between meetings. Stephen describes his work as thoughtful and non-judgmental, aiming to help people improve their day-to-day life.

People who have experienced physical or emotional trauma can expect a trauma-informed stance in sessions. That means attention to how past events affect current feelings and behaviors, and moving at a pace that suits the individual. He also brings experience supporting first responder stress, adoption and foster-care related concerns, and family-of-origin patterns.

Stephen draws on problem-solving techniques to build on strengths. He helps outline clear plans for change and coaches toward achievable goals. This can include work on communication, commitment and control issues, or coping with major life changes such as divorce or career shifts.

Stephen practices in New Hampshire and holds LICSW credentials in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He offers a calm, pragmatic way of working for people who want practical change and emotional relief.

How his approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of him. It means sessions start with the client's goals and priorities, and the therapist responds to what the client brings. Solution-Focused Therapy aims to identify clear, concrete steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals; it works well for stress, career shifts, relationship problems, and midlife concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past hurt affects current feelings and behavior, and helps people build coping skills at a steady pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences, and together they will decide which methods fit best. That process is collaborative and can shift as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats directly when you book so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue care during major life transitions. Ask about format options and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine and needs.