Stephen Yates

My communication style

I am a good listener, but once I understand what the main problems are, I will be very directive in my approach. I see therapy as an opportunity to provide direction in ways you haven't thought of yet. I aim to provide new ideas and a fresh approach to problem-solving.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started my career in counseling as a drug and alcohol counselor, doing personal interventions in the homes and workplaces of my clients. That experience led to work in assessments, crisis intervention, and eventually becoming a therapist. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, residential therapy, and private practice.

My goals for you

Goal setting is important, but the systems that one has in place are what will determine success or failure. I will focus on helping you formulate a positive outlook for yourself, but more specifically help you outline a system for getting there.

Our first session

I am someone who will seek to understand first, and then begin to offer suggestions and direction as to how you can proceed. My aim is to have you feel like you have something tangible to begin to work with right from the very beginning.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Christian, Interfaith, Spiritual