Steven Baruch, LPC

Steven Baruch is a licensed professional counselor who practices in Michigan. He uses clear, practical conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Steven aims to meet each person with respect and compassion as they take steps toward change.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. He also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, offering a nonjudgmental, listening-focused space that centers the client's goals.

Steven has four years of professional experience working with concerns such as grief, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and relationship issues. He tailors sessions to the individual and focuses on concrete skills as well as understanding the problem. Sessions move at a pace set by the client, with practical steps between meetings.

People can expect straightforward talk about patterns, goals, and short-term strategies to reduce distress. Steven can help with panic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive struggles, and mood problems by combining thought-focused techniques and empathic support.

Because his license covers Michigan, sessions are scheduled for people who live in that state. Conversations happen in plain language so busy parents and working people can fit sessions into their lives. Steven frames therapy as a collaborative effort to build clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better day-to-day coping.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions use structured conversation and simple exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic, OCD symptoms, and mood problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy. In an online session this looks like giving the client space to talk while the therapist reflects and clarifies to help people find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is often a shared process. Steven will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adapt CBT techniques or the client-centered stance to fit those aims. The plan can change over time as needs evolve and progress becomes clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter location is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice between appointments, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people fit therapy into busy lives.