Stephen Aston

My communication style

I’m warm, conversational, direct, and nonjudgmental. I want you to feel comfortable being honest, including about difficult topics. I’ll listen and validate your experience while also helping you consider different perspectives. I believe therapy can involve challenging conversations while still making room for humor and genuine connection.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I believe in the power of human connection and people’s capacity for growth. Before private practice, I spent over a decade working with adolescents and young adults in outdoor behavioral health and residential settings. These experiences shaped my belief in meeting people where they are while helping them move forward.

My goals for you

We’ll identify what you want to change and break larger goals into manageable steps. I help clients recognize patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, set boundaries, improve communication, and take action toward meaningful goals. We’ll focus on progress that is practical, sustainable, and relevant to your life.

Our first session

Our first session will be warm and conversational, while also including structured assessment questions to better understand your background, current concerns, and goals. We’ll get on the same page about what to expect from therapy and what you hope to accomplish. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White