Steven Baruch, LPC

Steven Baruch is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on practical help for daily struggles. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns and aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable.

He uses client-centered methods to create an accepting space where each conversation is guided by the client's needs. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are shaped together rather than following a rigid script.

Steven emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work. He tailors what happens in sessions to each person's situation, goals, and pace. That might mean short-term skill building or a slower process of exploring deeper issues.

Beyond common mood and anxiety concerns, he offers support around addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD. His practice also includes attention to aging and geriatric issues and other life-stage questions when they arise.

With four years of professional experience, Steven focuses on helping people feel more capable and less stuck. He encourages straightforward conversation, practical steps, and realistic goals. He wants to help people find clearer direction and greater well-being.

How client-centered work and CBT translate online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach still prioritize the person's concerns and pace, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to help people feel heard.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) online emphasizes identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It often includes practical exercises and short between-session assignments to build new skills for anxiety, mood, or stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether a client-centered approach, CBT, or a combination fits best based on a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can be adjusted as work progresses.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. It can also let people use shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, depending on the format offered. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises so work continues smoothly between meetings.