Stephen Kaplan

My communication style

I believe in unconditional positive regard—that you are whole and worthy just as you are right now. This approach recognizes the challenging, sometimes conflicting, thoughts we have about change and opens space to explore those feelings while encouraging you in the direction of change.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to being a psychotherapist began as I started to link my community activism with my profession. I felt drawn to support individuals and help them reclaim their voice and sense of self from social contexts that were often not very supportive.

My goals for you

We'll work together to uncover goals that feel healthy and supportive for you. You will determine which goals you want to work on, and you're free to chart a new direction if something new reveals itself or to stop at any time. I'll be your guide, listening and reflecting your thoughts and feelings to help you reach your goals.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend most of our time getting to know one another, focusing on identifying what's brought you to therapy at this time. We'll also start thinking about how you'll know when therapy has accomplished what you want it to. If it's your first time working with a counselor, we'll talk about what therapy is like.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Jewish