About Stephen
Stephen Maffei is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with seven years of experience. He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross. He aims to make therapy feel like an honest conversation rather than a formal exam.
He encourages people to take the first step and acknowledges the courage it takes to ask for help. He has experience across several settings, including internships at University Medical Center in New Orleans and the Thomas E.
Background and approach
Chambers Counseling and Training Center. He has worked with athletes, athletic teams, and coaches, and helps individuals facing anxiety, depression, performance concerns, and work-related stress. In sessions he listens, reflects, and asks questions to clarify what matters most.
He highlights practical ways to make problems feel more manageable and looks for potential solutions with each person. Sessions are described in simple terms - a chance to talk, be heard, and try different ways to move forward.
Stephen uses several counseling approaches to shape sessions, drawing on client-centered work to focus on each person’s priorities and on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking. He also uses mindfulness and solution-focused methods to build coping skills and set clear steps toward goals. Stephen encourages openness about confusion or uncertainty during sessions.
He invites people to speak up if something does not make sense, and to treat the time as their own space to explore next steps in life, work, and personal challenges.
How therapy approaches shape online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and follows the pace the client sets so sessions stay relevant to practical concerns like anxiety or workplace stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and improve performance under stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods, try what fits, and adjust based on the client’s goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques are made collaboratively rather than imposed.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people read facial expression and tone. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send notes, reflect between sessions, and get support without scheduling a full call. These options offer flexibility so therapy can continue around work, training, or daily responsibilities.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coaching
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Men's issues
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English