Stephen Feest, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in Wisconsin · 5 years in practice

Stephen Feest is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and issues related to gender and sexual identity.

License and registration

LCSW, Wisconsin: 8813-123 · expires February 2027
LICSW, Minnesota: 31772 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1437735685 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Stephen

Stephen Feest is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. He offers straightforward support for relationship concerns, family tensions, anger, and life transitions. Stephen works with adults who are navigating isolation, caregiving strain, or challenges common to young adulthood and aging.

He brings five years of clinical experience in Wisconsin to each session. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters to them.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels or long lectures. Stephen listens closely and helps people find realistic ways to cope. That can mean learning skills for managing anxiety, organizing life around ADHD, or processing painful experiences from the past.

He also supports those exploring gender dysphoria and LGBTQ concerns in a respectful way. His approach is collaborative; clients set goals and he helps break them into doable steps. Progress is tracked in simple terms so people can see what’s working and what needs adjusting.

The tone is direct but warm, aimed at building confidence and safer daily routines. Stephen is licensed as a clinical social worker in Wisconsin and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. He provides services in English and does not work with international clients.

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Stephen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and processing difficult experiences. One common approach teaches concrete coping and anxiety-management skills such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce daily stress and improve mood. These methods are useful for generalized anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Another emphasis is trauma-informed support that helps people work through past painful events at a pace they choose. This work combines careful listening, emotion regulation strategies, and creating clearer routines to reduce triggers and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients participate in setting priorities and reviewing progress so the approach stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy makes these methods more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared worksheets. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, between-session coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules while keeping care continuous and focused.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Stephen focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include aging issues, autism, caregiver stress, gender dysphoria, isolation, men's issues, veteran concerns, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He creates a nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps clients can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience providing mental health support in Wisconsin.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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