Steven Brokob, LPC

Steven Brokob is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 12 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and relationship or parenting strains. He also supports people dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, work and money problems, and issues related to military service. He draws on person-centered principles to build trust and to focus on each person's goals. Sessions often begin by identifying strengths and what matters to the client. He talks through thinking patterns and daily habits, and shows how those connect to emotions and behavior. Steven uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and try new responses. He also incorporates acceptance and commitment ideas and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when useful. The result is a practical blend aimed at teaching coping skills and increasing awareness. His background includes work in community mental health and several years at a crisis center doing evaluations in the community and emergency rooms. He served in the United States Marine Corps and has experience with veteran issues such as PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Steven earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He meets people where they are and emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental space to talk about difficult topics.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking steps toward them even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It can help when anxiety, depression, or life changes make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, and some addiction-related behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice present-moment experience and reduce reactivity through simple attention practices; it pairs well with stress, emotion regulation, and relapse prevention work.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily life, then try methods that fit. Progress is reviewed together and adjustments are made as needed so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, family, or school commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time for people balancing multiple responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to work over distance while keeping practical skill-building at the center of sessions.