Stephen Garman

Stephen Garman is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Missouri with three years of clinical experience working with people of all ages. He has provided crisis intervention, substance abuse support, and pastoral counseling, and he has supported many clients who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

His areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also works with motivational concerns and issues specific to teenagers.

Garman offers a warm, interactive therapy style that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He blends several counseling methods - cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavioral therapy - and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and personality.

In addition to counseling, he is a certified diet and nutrition coach who assists clients with sleep problems and supports those interested in improving physical conditioning through exercise of both mind and body.

He believes people have the innate ability to rise above their difficulties and views his role as a coach who helps clients move from where they are to where they want to be. Garman emphasizes an approach that addresses emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, offering a compassionate, positive, and personal style designed to help clients feel comfortable and in control. He welcomes those ready to take the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life and looks forward to working with them.