About me

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 for kids from ages 5-17 and acute psychiatric hospitals as well as being a member of wraparound care teams in community-based and home-based settings for youth and families involved with juvenile probation and child services. I am a very flexible, caring, funny, open-minded, honest, and down to earth person.

I am high on respect; respect for my clients, myself, the counseling process, for who you are and who you want to be. I have learned to be a student of life and understand that there are many ways to accomplish a goal. I love the creativity of young people and 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, where they are in life 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.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Anger management
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Grief , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Adoption and Foster Care , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 5

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

IN LMHC 39003904A

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephen Groce. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks

Stephen has been such an amazing help and provides great communication.

Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

So easy to talk to! Love hearing his take on things.

Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Trustworthy

Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

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.

Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse

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 .

Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

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.

Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and coaching

I enjoy my sessions with Stephen, I feel like he understands me. He gives great advice and suggestions.

Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

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.

Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and coaching

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!

Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and coaching

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 teencounseling.com was recommended to me by a friend; I can share my positive experience enough!

Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Great ideas. Really comfortable speaking to him. Would recommended him to anyone!!!

Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Kind, caring, funny, and insightful with a sensitivity to cut through all of the noise is how I would describe Stephen.

Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, and anger management

After experiencing some traumatic events in my personal life, I chose an African-American therapist on purpose because, to me, they are the strongest people in the world. :) And I needed to talk to the strongest: the ones who really know how life can hurt and beat you down. I have the privilege of having Dr Stephen Groce taking care of my case. He immediately captured how my brain works, how my family's dynamic work, and supported me fully with empathy and the best possible advice. I couldn't have met anyone better. Thank you so much, Stephen!

Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Stephen Grace is a very genuine. He very understanding and has great suggestions and I’m great ful I get a chance to work with him he’s a great persons taa sad bad great therapist.

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