Stephen Schottgen Jr, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in Mississippi · 13 years in practice

Stephen Schottgen Jr is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Mississippi: C9908 · expires April 2026
LICSW, Alabama: 4268C · expires March 2027
NPI: 1205369303 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Stephen

Stephen Schottgen Jr is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

With 13 years of practice, he adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. He listens for what matters most and works with clients to set realistic goals. Sessions are aimed at improving coping, motivation, and confidence through concrete strategies.

Background and approach

He has helped people dealing with addiction and ADHD concerns, as well as those coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing relationship strain, sleeping problems, anger, and career questions. Additional areas of focus include fertility and immigration issues, grief after disasters, and challenges connected to HIV and sexual identity.

Stephen holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Alabama. He keeps his work straightforward and accessible. His style is practical rather than theoretical, centered on what the person in front of him needs to move forward.

If someone is nervous about starting therapy, he acknowledges that first step takes courage. He partners with clients to build plans that fit their pace and daily life. Progress is tracked in ways that make sense for each person.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse

Online support

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying current patterns that cause distress and developing step-by-step coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage panic attacks. Another approach concentrates on grief and loss by helping people process emotions, build routines, and find ways to remember and adapt after a loss. Choosing the right method is a joint process. He works with clients to decide which techniques fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps adjust the work as needs change over time. Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for longer talks and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow for brief check-ins, written reflections, and on-the-go support during busy days. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules and make it simpler to try different formats to see what works best.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and low self-esteem, plus issues like addictions, ADHD, and relationship or career stress.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on practical conversations and concrete steps. He tailors dialogue and plans to each person’s specific needs and goals.

How long has he been working as a clinician?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including coping after loss and compassion fatigue.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Alabama and is licensed to work in that region.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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