Stephen Groce
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About Stephen
My name is Stephen Groce, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana. I received my BA in Psychology from Earlham College after participating and lettering in both football and track. I completed my graduate studies at Walden University, receiving a MS in Mental Health Counseling. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health and social service arena. I’ve worked in several different clinical settings such as residential treatment facilities and acute psychiatric hospitals as well as being a member of wraparound care teams in community-based and home-based settings. I am a very flexible, caring, funny, open-minded, honest, and down to earth person.
As a certified racial equity trainer and mental health advocate, I am high on respect; respect for my clients, myself, the counseling process, for who you are and who you want to be. I am grounded in my faith in God, but I understand there are so many different perspectives, based on our own experiences and upbringing, that I have learned to be a student of life and understand that there are many ways to accomplish a goal. My goal as a counselor is to help you identify and understand what works for you and help create strategies that helps you meet your goal(s).
My counseling style combines several theoretical approaches including but not limited to (trauma focused) cognitive-behavioral, reality, solution focused, and client-centered therapy as well as motivational interviewing. I tailor my approach to what works for my client based on what they need and what will help them meet their goals as quickly and effectively as possible. I am authentically me and I hope to help you become the best version of yourself.
What Stephen helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Stephen works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Stephen is knowledgeable, professional and kind.<br /> Stephen listens. Stephen lets me ponder and then he says something to make me consider a different view. As a Christian, he understands my values, my beliefs and has been able to encourage me in my faith journey. I truly appreciate Stephen as my counselor. Being in therapy with Mr. Groce had helped me with growth/improvement in the following areas: less grief, overcoming disappointment, and less depression regarding physical challenges/disabilities and aging.”
- “He's helped me out alot and has taught me to look at things differently”
- “He's helped me out alot during my healing process and has opened my eyes to think different ways”
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- “Stephen Groce has proven to be an excellent listener. He also is kind. We have been able to connect in many ways! I’m looking forward toward the journey.”
- “Really puts a different perspective on things that I've been experiencing”
- “Stephen has been such an amazing help and provides great communication.”
- “So easy to talk to! Love hearing his take on things.”
- “Trustworthy”
- “Stephen has been great at helping us get our relationship on the right track! He really listens to our concerns and gives us a space to open up with one another as well as learn more about our relationship. Stephen takes a personal approach, focusing on our specific concerns and needs in order to get us to a place where we feel comfortable and confident with each other as well as build a strong foundation.”
- “Dr Groce is an authentic therapist . He listens to my concerns after I give him some context to an issue. Dr Groce provides helpful insight to my issue or conflict .”
- “Stephen has helped me through a very confusing time in my life. He is a great listener and helps me to feel confident and understood.”
- “I enjoy my sessions with Stephen, I feel like he understands me. He gives great advice and suggestions.”
- “I felt comfortable working with Stephen from the first session. He is a good listener and is great at asking questions that get to the core of your anxiety. He is very helpful with finding proactive ways to get better. His suggestions are thoughtful and feel managble, so I can see that I'm actually improving. It's easy to write to him too, and you always get thoughtful, timely responses. Stephen has such a positive attitude as well, I always feel great after talking to him. 10/10 would highly recommend.”
- “Stephen is a great active listener and proactively asks questions to get to the core of the problem. He never leaves on a cliff hanger but always puts things back together as best as we can! 10/10 would recommend Stephen!”
- “Stephen’s emotional intelligence is incredible. He got me and my needs within a couple sessions. He supports me in between sessions and provides a variety of resources. I am so grateful that BetterHelp was recommended to me by a friend; I can share my positive experience enough!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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