Stephen Witte, LCSW-R, CT | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(109 reviews)

LCSW-R Stephen Witte

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Stephen Witte is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: LCSW-R Years in Practice: 45 State: Connecticut

I am a clinical social worker, licensed in Connecticut and New York State. I have been helping individuals, couples and families grow and change over my entire 47 year career. Change can be frightening to contemplate, but in reality change is normal. People grow and change on a daily basis as we learn, adapt and grow wiser and gain more experience. Often, being human, we make mistakes or we find that our lives are not what we expected. This can result in depression and/or anxiety, or a disruption in our relationships with families and loved ones. It may even result in serious mental illness. As an experienced therapist, I help my patients become in charge of that change process, rather than victims of it. I can't solve your problems, but I can assist you to solve them yourself.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Coaching Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Stephen is an excellent therapist, adept both at listening and gentle guidance to help get to the heart of any issue. He has helped me explore many areas of my life, relationships and career, and gain a better understanding of my blind spots, I’m thankful I chose to work with him!

He’s a great therapist

Stephen is a great therapist; extremely knowledgeable, empathetic and pragmatic in his approach-

The best person I ever worked with.

Stephen is a very patient, inquisitive, and engaged counsellor with a very wide range of life experience that has proved invaluable in my journey. He is a great listener but knows when to prompt, an able mediator for unhelpful thoughts, and an excellent coach for those tough decisions. I find that our sessions really do help the bad days get better and the great days feel real. I had to go through a few counsellors on this site before I found Steve, but he's definitely the one for me!

Stephen is a trusted advisor and has been able to provide me with advice on both personal and professional matters. He’s very easy to talk to and he’s been helpful in giving me perspective on a range of issues.

I’ve made tremendous progress. I am still in early phases but Stephen listens to what works and what doesn’t and provides a multitude of different ways to adjust.

Great and professional.

Stephen is an adept listener who offers helpful and candid feedback. I have found our sessions to be constructive and supportive. I can highly recommend Stephen as an approachable, thoughtful, and empathetic person with whom to work.

Good guy easy to communicate with. Compassionate and insightful.

My experience with Stephen has been one of mutual respect. I appreciate his candor, wisdom and forward thinking solutions. He has assisted me tremendously in refocusing my energies into self changing behavior with tactics and tools that have improved my thinking. This has allowed me to shift away from behavior that is damaging and refocusing that negativity into more positive outcomes. He's basically shown me how to adjust both mind and emotion so that a different outcome can occur that is helpful rather than the opposite.

I'm a returning client of Stephen Witte and I can't recommend him enough. The conclusions he brings up about me after carefully listening to what I have to say are so true and helped me get a sense of myself multiple times with different problems.

Stephen is empathic, understanding and very practical- he addresses my particular issues in a way that helps me approach them with success. He calls it like he sees it also; which a smart aleck like myself needs. Great Guy!

Stephen is an amazing therapist, very caring and attentive. I enjoyed my therapy sessions with him.

I have only had 2 sessions with Stephen but both sessions I have felt comfortable and feel like he listens and understands as well as has great feedback. I like that he recaps what I should be doing between appts and how he is responsive to messages.

Stephen is a compassionate and experienced therapist who listens and offers a helpful perspective.

This person is an actual personification of why/how therapy is a hit or miss with a lot of people

I have been with Stephen now for some time! He got me through a difficult time. We are still working on some minor issues but I am happy and confident with continuing therapy with him!

Working with Steve has been extremely helpful and helping me to get to the root cause of my issues and work through them in such a positive and compassionate way.

I like being able to receive texts from Steven during the week

he’s the best therapist i’ve ever had

Steve is great. I've filled out a bunch of these already

He is well traveled and has a really open-minded and progressive worldview. He's a great listener, but is also more than happy to share his own opinions and experiences!

Stephen is great he listens and offers great feedback. He has helped greatly with things I’m going threw and I would definitely recommend him.

Stephen has helped significantly in a short time to establish communication between me and my wife, as well as recommended books to me that have helped me to better see the possibilities of what the future could look like in a positive way.

Steve is a very understanding individual who does a great job of looking forward to potential points of stress and conflict to help prepare you for those stresses and give you tools to handle them.

De. Witte is very understanding and helpful. And he follows up. I appreciate that. Thank you.

I have had two sessions with Dr. Witte so far and it has been very positive and enjoyable. He has a very empathetic and professional demeanor, and I feel very comfortable talking with him about my challenges and general life struggles.

Stephen is a lovely guy, he was so friendly,open and understanding from the first minute. I felt very comfortable opening up to him whereas normally I keep my feelings, worries to myself

I've been lucky to have Stephen as my therapist for the past 3 months. I was in a very dark place when I started my therapy with him, and through our messaging and video sessions, he has taught me invaluable coping strategies when things get too difficult in life. I know that I have become a stronger person and advocate for my own self-worth in my relationships. I'm eternally grateful to Stephen, his patience and his knowledge!

I've very much appreciated the few sessions I've had with Steve and hope to continue.

Highly recommens to anyone for therapy

Steve goes above and beyond for his clients.

Stephen Witte is kind and practical. He provides me with achievable road maps towards getting myself happier. He listens. I couldn't be more satisfied!

Happy new year! It is amazing working with you. I took some time off during Christmas to reflect on what we spoke about and I think we’re on the right track. I feel much more calmer and i’m starting to look forward rather than ruminating the past. Wish you the best for 2020 too!! Zad

Steve is a kind, considerate, and thoughtful therapist. He has helped me look inward with more grace. acceptance, and optimism. I’ve enjoyed our time together so far and look forward to future conversations. I highly recommend Steve!

I’ve seen different therapists before but I’m really glad to have found Steve. He puts me at ease and is really easy to talk to. It’s quite rare for me to find someone who actually listens and who genuinely cares. I always feel great after every session. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much Steve.

Stephen guided me with the CBT method which is really helpful for my anxiety, thanks a lot

Steve has been absolute wonder of a therapist. He is always supportive and helps talk me down when I need him. He responds quickly when I reach out and always has solid advice. I highly recommend him!

Stephen was good. Recommended.

He is the kindest man! So wise, and friendly.

Offers lots of practical advice

After my first couple experiences with therapy, I had little to no hope in the process. Steve is an amazing therapist who listened to those concerns, other concerns, and was ready to offer a lot of feedback. He has restored my hope in the process and concept of therapy. I really appreciate how patient, professional, insightful, and non-judgemental he is. He creates a really safe feeling for discussing painful topics.

Steve is an amazing therapist. He creates a safe environment where you can express yourself and feel heard. He offers great advice and suggestions for exercises to do in your own time which really help. He’s a lovely person too. Thank you Steve!

Steve is a wonderful listener, excellent at asking the right questions and picking up everything so quickly you do not feel you are rushed with the clock, since few mins are enough for him to gauge you. I tried different therapists which didn’t really help but I’m so so blessed to have found him. He is precious , you just connect the first session you talk to him.

Stephen is incredibly kind and a wonderful listener. He gives great advice and is always looking for new ways to help you.

Steve is awesome!!

Stephen is attentive, caring, and gives me valuable advice. I look forward to our sessions and he makes every effort to be there for me during hard times. I enjoy our conversations and look forward to the next.

Stephen is easy to talk to. He’s a fantastic listener, and I never feel judged in our conversations. He often gives me something to work on during the week so I feel coached and supported. He is compassionate and experienced. I wish everyone had a Steve in their life!

Stephen is the first therapist who ever gained my trust. His help has been of immeasurable value to me, and my life has become so much better as a result of talking to him regularly, as well as acting upon his advice. I have nothing but respect for the man, both as a therapist as well as a human being.

Steve is the best counselor I’ve ever had. He makes great recommendations and listens very well. I can’t recommend him enough. Dave

Stephen is extremely easy to talk to and I enjoy our sessions a lot.

Stephen is a great counselor. He helped me redefined my purpose in life and how to start the journey of becoming a better man.

Steve is amazing. He really listens to and understands me. He gives new perspective and constructive guidance. He doesn't always side with me, which I respect in a therapist. He gently tells me what I could do differently and makes suggestions without making me feel bad. He also is just so calming and wise. I'm lucky to have matched with him. You would be too.

Best decision I’ve made in a long time, and I was so fortunate to be matched with Steve. He truly knows me, gives me the tools for teal healing and I haven’t been this happy in a long time.

Steve has been extremely helpful in dealing with my recent anxiety issues and has helped me cope with the crazy covid environment.

It took me a bit to understand the dynamic bit now I do not want any other therapist. still oraying he doesn’t retire any time soon!

Phenomenal and gives solid direction

I think it is important to note that I have only been using this program for about a month and I feel to really give a proper assessment one would need more time than what I had, but due to financial hardships I had to stop my therapy. That said, what little time I had with my counselor Steve, was very positive. He is very patient and really takes the time to listen to your needs and offer suggestions to aid in your journey of helping you resolve issues. He is always courteous and professional and over time could be a real asset to any seeking therapy.

Exceptional help for guiding my anxieties and putting practical goals in front of me. I would highly recommend working with Stephen.

Steve helped me deal with stress and anxiety that flared up during the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s very experienced and provided me with actionable tips to be more mindful, present, and happy. Highly recommend.

Steve is amazing in every possible way! Such a blessing to have him as my counselor!

Steve is a life savor. I trust him with my life! He is a wonderful listener and incredible therapist! I can’t recommend him enough.

I really enjoy my sessions with Mr Witte. He is very helpful and picks right up on the situation and how to best deal with it. Highly recommend!

Steve is a true gentleman and has been helping me deal with my newly developed anxiety. A+++

Mr. Witte is an excellent listener and offers great resources and perspectives.

Stephen is an excellent counselor! He has helped me immensely over the past year and a half. Stephen has given me many tools to help me with various issues in my life and I greatly appreciate it!

Stephen and I have been working together for a while now. He is very kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I always look forward to our sessions.

Practical, to the point, profound.

He’s the best. Changed my life.

Stephen was a very helpful. He listens, cuts to the heart of the matter, and provided useful tools to me.

I’ve been working with Steve for over a year now and it’s been incredibly helpful. I look forward to our weekly sessions and I’m very grateful for the relationship we have cultivated.

I am finding my experience with Stephen Witte very helpful. The insight he provides makes me feel normal and like I will be ok and get through things.

Really glad I had Stephen to talk to, he is very experienced therapist, very calm, very easy to talk to about anything, offers me a great deal of technical to overcome my difficulty. I would recommend him to anyone!

Stephen was an excellent therapist and helped me to solidify and achieve the goals I had set out to accomplish through therapy. He offered a great many insights and provided tools for continued improvement. It was wonderful to work with him.

I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful counselor. I finally have a safe place to talk through the darkest parts of my life and continue to receive practical advice that I can actually use to cope with and heal from my trauma and be more comfortable in my day-to-day life. I could not be more pleased with the counselor I was matched with and I look forward to every session even if the discussion topics are rough or painful and I would 100% recommend him to anyone I know.

Stephen is a great counselor! I've had to switch plenty of times before and I'm glad I ended up with him again (Had him before in couples counseling.) Stephen is a great listener and communicates very well. My journey with him is just starting, but I know he will help me bring great results!

I am excited and grateful to continue to work with Stephen.

Stephen is a total blessing that taps into wisdom that is uncommon. We are so lucky to work with him as he helps us grow.

Attentive, experienced and supportive. Very trustworthy.

Stephen is a consummate professional and is great at what he does. He focuses on problems and solutions and is steady and no nonsense. I couldn’t have asked for a better counselor.

Stephen is a very kind, respectful, and attentive person. His questions and insights have guided me to check my behaviour and thoughts long beyond the session. Thank you for sharing your gifts, Stephen!

Steve is wonderfully professional, and alternates between listening and probing at the right times.

Stephen has helped me a great deal with my confidence and learning how to navigate various issues in my personal as well as my academic life.

Stephen Witte is a great counselor, he understands and offers great feedback.

Stephen is easy to talk to and gives good advice. I'm happy I was matched with him.

Really great. I look forward to my weekly session each time.

I have seen other therapists before and have been seeing Stephen for a few months now and he is great! Not only is he kind, he is so knowledgeable and very experienced. One thing that I really appreciate is that Stephen keeps it real. He asks important and challenging questions and wants the best for his clients. I honestly feel that his clients are very fortunate to have him as a therapist.

Conducting talk therapy with Stephen over this platform has helped me greatly. I feel very fortunate to have been matched with him when I joined Better Help several months ago; I and my relationships are better off for it. Weekly counseling with Stephen has helped me become more confident in my instincts and ability to navigate life's day-to-day challenges. I would absolutely recommend sessions with Steve to anyone who's able and willing to put in the work to improve themselves with his gentle guidance.

Stephen Witte offered me clear path and courses of action I needed to take to improve my life and deal depression and anxiety issues. He's a great listener and he knew immediately how to help me after just couple of sessions. Can't recommend him more.

Mr. Witte has exceeded my expectations in a therapist. He listens to me, understands my concerns and helps me to see a path forward. I would highly recommend him.

I found Stephen to be empathetic, yet pragmatic in his approach. Although he is supportive, he encourages a new way of thinking and /or approach to an issue or problem, as often practical solutions are necessary to achieve desired results. He does a very good job of listening and helping a person understand what he/she wants but also needs. In turn, he is able to give feedback in a concise and clear manner, that helps one also keep focused and clear as to the best course of action for specific situations or concerns. In summary; Stephen is a highly effective therapist and I recommend him 1000%.

Mr Witte has been a tremendous help in my situation by being able to ask the rite questions and then help me figure out the answers to those very difficult things. I am not sure I would have been able to come this far in my marriage without his great help.

Steve was very good at listening, being supportive, and helping me deal with my issues. He responds quickly to my messages and is very considerate.

All I can say is I have made more personal progress with Stephen than I have made in years of therapy. He is an excellent listener with a great deal of knowledge and application. I value his opinion as he has never steered me wrong. He listens to me and responds directly to my needs. I highly highly recommend him!

Stephen has been a pleasure to work with. He is calm, reassuring and full of humour and I have greatly enjoyed our sessions and made fast progress with the issues we discussed.

Steve gave me advice that were very profound yet simple and easy to understand. It was a new perspective and I had to take time to change my habits. I would highly recommend him.

Best therapist around. He took the time and effort to listen to me in every call and provided great and sound advice without even the slightest hint of judgment. He helped me get through one of the hardest moments in my life and I couldn’t be more grateful for Steve.

Stephen is a very understanding person. He's done his honest best, in my view, to make sure that I am as comfortable as possible with him. What I appreciate most is that Stephen seems to have a good sense of where and when to pull back, so to speak. He never pushes, always moves at a pace that I am comfortable with no matter what the topic. I know I am all over the place but Stephen, bless his soul, somehow manages to keep up. Wonderful counselor, wonderful person.

I found Stephen Witte to be a very emphatic, professional and kind therapist. He genuinely cares about his patients and will always try to find time and the right words for them, even if they need help outside of usual hours or in a different time zone. He is not only a great listener but also the one to have a thoughtful discussion with, and provide actionable advice and tangible ways of situation solving. Highly recommend.

Stephen has made such a drastic improvement to my life. He is always a source of light, insight, and encouragement. I’m so grateful we were matched I don’t think I could have found a better person who understands and appreciates me as much!

Steve is very kind. He uses great examples that help me understand what I am going through. I am confident he can help me figure myself out.

Professional, polite and understanding. Even with the obstacle of time differences, he makes it work. There's normally a wall and skepticism when signing up for these things, I've only had one session so far but so far I've been converted.

Can’t say enough about Stephen, I wish I would have found him long before. Has helped me tremendously over the past few months, and am looking forward to working with him in the future.

I was going through a crisis in my life and Stephen was instrumental in helping me overcome this difficult period and be able to succeed. He is very supportive, open and encouraging as a counselor - Stephen knew when to share insights and when to listen at the appropriate times. He really helped me reach new breakthroughs and believe in myself again. Would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a counselor.

Steven Witte has been compassionate and very helpful to me thus far. I strongly recommend him and his services as a counselor. He is also a very good listener and has been helping me greatly.

Clear, concise, insightful. I’ve tried counseling before and been dissatisfied. If you want someone to just listen to your problems without insight, critique or suggestions you can get that for free anywhere. Stephen is a pleasant person to talk to. He is also experienced & his advice is practical.

I strongly recommend Stephen Witte for counseling and therapy. As a single working mother it can get very stressful and overwhelming and Stephen has helped me understand that it’s ok to feel this way, and how to feel better. Being raised with dysfunctional parents and not wanting to make the same mistake they made I had many questions in regards to raising my son and certain concerns about my sons behavior but he has offered healthy options that make me feel not alone. Definitely worth the try !as a busy single parent that has no time to go to see a therapist, talking on the phone with Steve has definitely made my world a better one. Thank you so much

Mr. Witte not only listens, but offers meaningful and insightful solutions. He has helped me so much in these past few weeks.

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