Stephen Strunk
Direct, compassionate therapy for life transitions and relationships
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About
Stephen Strunk, LPC, is a licensed therapist in Virginia with 25 years of experience supporting adults, teens, and couples through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, an advanced doctoral degree focused on understanding human behavior and mental health, and he brings that depth of training into practical, everyday support for clients facing stressful seasons of life.
His work often centers on helping people navigate major transitions, strengthen relationship dynamics, and build greater emotional well-being. Stephen offers couples counseling and helps individuals address concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and interpersonal difficulties, with an emphasis on improving communication and coping skills. Teens are also supported as they face their own pressures and changes.
Stephen is known for a compassionate and direct style, pairing warmth with clear, goal-oriented guidance. His therapy is grounded in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and other evidence-based techniques, with care tailored to each client’s unique experience. He aims to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore emotions, develop effective strategies, and move toward meaningful personal growth and self-understanding.
His work often centers on helping people navigate major transitions, strengthen relationship dynamics, and build greater emotional well-being. Stephen offers couples counseling and helps individuals address concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and interpersonal difficulties, with an emphasis on improving communication and coping skills. Teens are also supported as they face their own pressures and changes.
Stephen is known for a compassionate and direct style, pairing warmth with clear, goal-oriented guidance. His therapy is grounded in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and other evidence-based techniques, with care tailored to each client’s unique experience. He aims to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore emotions, develop effective strategies, and move toward meaningful personal growth and self-understanding.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LPC 0701001955
- NPI Number: 1093149866
- License: LPC (Virginia)
Evidence-Based Support, Made Flexible Online
Stephen Strunk, LPC uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a practical, compassionate, and direct style. One approach often used is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), which helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, understand how those thoughts affect emotions and behavior, and practice new ways of responding. CBT can be especially useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and day-to-day coping.He also draws on structured, research-informed methods that focus on skills building, such as strengthening communication, improving emotional regulation, and creating clear steps toward personal growth. This can be helpful for people working through relationship challenges, life transitions, or patterns that keep showing up in family and interpersonal dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stephen works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want to change, what has worked before, and what feels realistic right now, then adjusts the plan to match their goals and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility without putting your life on hold. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, and support can also continue through live chat or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to stay consistent, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and choose the format that feels most comfortable.
How much experience does Stephen Strunk have?
Stephen Strunk has 25 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Stephen Strunk a licensed therapist?
Yes. Stephen Strunk is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia. License number: VA LPC 0701001955.
In which languages does Stephen Strunk provide therapy?
Stephen Strunk provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephen Strunk located?
Stephen Strunk is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Stephen Strunk as my therapist?
You can work with Stephen Strunk through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Stephen Strunk work with international clients?
No. Stephen Strunk does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephen Strunk cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.