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Steven Gear

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel safe to be fully themselves. My approach centers empathy and empowerment, meeting each person where they are without judgment. I have a particular passion for working with marginalized communities, including adolescents and adults navigating systems that haven’t always served them well. Together, we’ll work to help you build the insight and confidence to shape your own path forward.

My approach to therapy

I create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel safe to be fully themselves. My approach centers empathy and empowerment, meeting each person where they are without judgment. I draw on a client-centered, strengths-based approach, tailoring each session to what you need rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I have a particular passion for working with marginalized communities, including adolescents and adults navigating systems that haven’t always served them well. Together, we’ll work to help you build the insight and confidence to shape your own path forward.

What you can expect from me

I create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel safe to be fully themselves. My approach centers empathy and empowerment, meeting each person where they are without judgment. I draw on a client-centered, strengths-based approach, tailoring each session to what you need rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I have a particular passion for working with marginalized communities, including adolescents and adults navigating systems that haven’t always served them well. In our first session together, you can expect a relaxed conversation where we get to know each other, talk through what’s brought you to therapy, and start shaping goals for our work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Southern Illinois University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Southern Illinois University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral Couples Therapy, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychoanalytic, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Play, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Experiential, Behavioral, Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English