Steve Scarborough, LPC

Licensed counselor specializing in addiction and trauma

Addictions and dual diagnosis
Trauma informed care
Relationship and family support

About Steve Scarborough

Steve Scarborough is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who brings a decade of clinical experience to work with individuals facing addiction, trauma, and co-occurring challenges. He practices as an integrative dual-diagnosis therapist, blending psychoanalytic perspectives with practical, skills-based methods to address complex patterns of behavior and emotional pain. Steve uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build coping skills and reduce symptoms, while Motivational Interviewing and Positive Psychology approaches support motivation and resilience.

He holds certifications for group work in Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) and has training in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Seeking Safety for trauma and PTSD, and Matrix Relapse Prevention. Those credentials reflect a strong focus on trauma-informed care and relapse prevention. Steve also brings extensive experience with 12-step frameworks and integrates faith-based apologetic interventions when appropriate. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, which indicates formal licensure to provide mental health counseling.

Across his practice, Steve emphasizes evidence-based techniques and established best practices in clinical work. His approach seeks to meet each person where they are, combining assessment, practical strategies, and collaborative planning to help clients navigate recovery, improve relationships, and manage life transitions.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPersonality disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Steve Scarborough have?

Steve Scarborough has 10 years of clinical experience working with individuals with addictions, trauma, and co-occurring concerns.

Is Steve Scarborough a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. His license details are MO LPC 2018025879.

In which languages does Steve Scarborough provide therapy?

Steve provides therapy in English.

Where is Steve Scarborough located?

Steve is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Steve Scarborough as my therapist?

You can work with Steve Scarborough through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Steve Scarborough work with international clients?

Steve Scarborough does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Steve Scarborough cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Options Grounded in Evidence-Based Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often useful for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust; it is helpful for relationship struggles, intimacy issues, and healing from abandonment or attachment wounds.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Steve Scarborough draws on these approaches to tailor a plan that fits each person's history and goals, working collaboratively with clients to discover which methods feel most effective and sustainable.

Online therapy with Steve is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for work, parenting, or mobility constraints. These formats allow therapists to provide consistent, ongoing support and skill practice without requiring travel, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and access care from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.

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