Steven Nordeen, LPC

Steven Nordeen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin. He brings six years of counseling experience and a varied background in public service and community work. Steven centers his practice on respectful, honest engagement and works to create a space where people feel heard and understood.

He previously worked with the state's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and served as a case manager and forensic mental health counselor in Madison, Wisconsin. Before counseling, he held roles with the Department of Corrections and in other fields including financial planning and aircraft maintenance. Those life experiences shape a practical, down-to-earth approach to helping people.

Steven’s style is client-centered and influenced by humanistic ideas from Carl Rogers. He focuses on listening first, then helping people name goals and try small changes that fit their lives. He values directness and honesty while keeping respect for each person's perspective.

People come to him for a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. He also attends to related areas such as chronic pain or illness, communication problems, grief and guilt, first responder issues, and life-purpose questions.

In sessions he uses practical conversation, problem-solving, and techniques drawn from several therapy approaches to help clients move forward. His work aims to clarify what matters, reduce unhelpful patterns, and support steady progress toward concrete goals.

How his therapeutic approaches fit online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them identify what matters most and what changes feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses clear steps to reduce anxiety or unhelpful actions. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel practical and relevant to everyday challenges.

Confirm the current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use techniques and homework between meetings so progress continues outside sessions.