Steven Nordeen, LPC

Steven Nordeen is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Wisconsin. He draws on six years of counseling experience and a varied background in public service and community mental health.

He describes his approach as client-centered and influenced by humanistic ideas. Sessions focus on treating the person with respect and honesty rather than ordering their choices. Steven emphasizes clear, direct talk and practical steps alongside empathic listening.

Before counseling, he worked in vocational rehabilitation, community case management, and forensic mental health. He has also held roles in corrections and in technical and service trades, which inform a down-to-earth style and practical problem solving. These experiences shape how he helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and low self-esteem.

In the room he uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to address behaviors and decision-making. He also draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns and personal stories that influence current struggles. The aim is to help people identify what matters and to take steps toward it.

People come to him for a range of concerns including compassion fatigue, life purpose questions, first responder stress, chronic illness and pain, and substance issues. He encourages straightforward, honest conversation and works collaboratively to set goals and measure progress.

How his approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people clarify their own goals and values. This approach helps when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about life direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small behavioral steps to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or change substance-related patterns. CBT gives concrete tools that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean mixing client-centered listening with CBT techniques or motivational interviewing to support change.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. It also lets people use approaches like CBT homework and motivational interviewing between sessions to keep momentum toward their goals.