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.
Additional areas of focus: 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, 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
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
IN LMHC 39003904A
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So easy to talk to! Love hearing his take on things.
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
Trustworthy
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
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 Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
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 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
I enjoy my sessions with Stephen, I feel like he understands me. He gives great advice and suggestions.
Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and coaching
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 14, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties