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Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Stephen. View 10 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Idaho

Recent reviews

Steve is everything you could hope for in a therapist. He's supportive & non-judgmental, but knows where to challenge your usual assumptions or behaviors in order to help you work through the stuff that is holding you back. He's incredibly easy to open up to and confide in, and he never pushes you farther than you're ready to go. I enter many of my sessions feeling like I may just not really need go speak to my therapist this week, yet at the end of every one I feel that my time with Steve has been incredibly valuable. He's great and I would recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed September 2018

I’ve been working with Steve for a while and I have to say how incredibly my life has changed in that time. From my relationships to my career, having someone who can really listen with a compassionate and critical ear has helped me understand myself better and also better my life. He’s an extremely experienced, professional, flexible, and well rounded therapist. He’s able to handle many different types of situations and points of tension with ease. Somehow while remaining neutral and never pointedly telling me what the right thing to do is. That’s why he’s so incredible! He is able to stay nonjudgemental, compassionate, and essentially helps us find the answer that’s right for us. While we all do the work ourselves, having him as a guide for part of my journey made a world of a difference. The tools he’s given me the space to cultivate I will always keep with me and I will be forever changed by our time working together. Its can be hard to find a therapist that can help you actually grow to be so much better so I’m very grateful to Steve for the work we’ve been able to do together.

Reviewed December 2022

More about Stephen

  • 25 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCPC

Hello, Steve here- this is our first contact, as I write to give you a sense of me as a counselor and fellow human being. I grew up as a person that people were naturally drawn to talk to and was always interested in the human experience, in all of its many facets. I found one of the top ranked counseling programs in the nation at Idaho State University and received a Master of Mental Health Counseling degree and state license in 1994. I have worked with a wide range of challenging issues that come with life throughout the age-range. My approach has always been to help people better and more fully "see" themselves, through open-minded dialogue combining support with challenge to grow- and to provide the tools with which to do so. People often lose touch with their core values and find themselves lost, questioning who they really are, and what they truly need, not just want. I combine compassion and acceptance of the person with clear encouragement to take the initial steps toward their identified goals, as many clients want to change but are afraid to, and fall short, often trying to 'protect' themselves from anticipated or imagined outcomes. A meaningful and fulfilling life requires the will- fearful or not- to venture toward one's goals, without guarantees but with a belief that some risks are far outweighed by what is to be gained. Let's team up for a while to help you move positively forward on this incredible journey- your life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Anger management Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Depression

Licenses

Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689069460.

  • LCPC · Idaho · LCPC-281 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a 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.

Reviews for Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

10 reviews

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Steve is everything you could hope for in a therapist. He's supportive & non-judgmental, but knows where to challenge your usual assumptions or behaviors in order to help you work through the stuff that is holding you back. He's incredibly easy to open up to and confide in, and he never pushes you farther than you're ready to go. I enter many of my sessions feeling like I may just not really need go speak to my therapist this week, yet at the end of every one I feel that my time with Steve has been incredibly valuable. He's great and I would recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed September 2018

I’ve been working with Steve for a while and I have to say how incredibly my life has changed in that time. From my relationships to my career, having someone who can really listen with a compassionate and critical ear has helped me understand myself better and also better my life. He’s an extremely experienced, professional, flexible, and well rounded therapist. He’s able to handle many different types of situations and points of tension with ease. Somehow while remaining neutral and never pointedly telling me what the right thing to do is. That’s why he’s so incredible! He is able to stay nonjudgemental, compassionate, and essentially helps us find the answer that’s right for us. While we all do the work ourselves, having him as a guide for part of my journey made a world of a difference. The tools he’s given me the space to cultivate I will always keep with me and I will be forever changed by our time working together. Its can be hard to find a therapist that can help you actually grow to be so much better so I’m very grateful to Steve for the work we’ve been able to do together.

Reviewed December 2022

When I read Steve’s first contact message it clicked. The person you read there is the counselor you get. He listens, he’s sincere, and provides feedback as relevant aimed at moving you toward your goals

Reviewed June 2021

Steve is a very well seasoned therapist who can cut to the core of what’s bothering me. What I appreciate most about him is that he is also able to identify patterns based on what I’ve said and help me identify my own self limiting thoughts and thought patterns in a way that’s compassionate and helpful. Well researched (which I appreciate) and extremely nonjudgmental, I’ve felt that I’ve made great improvements in my mental health and self imagine from working with Steve- which is something I struggled with even working with other therapists, that isn’t to say that other therapists weren’t great but they just weren’t as effective as zooming out and seeing the big picture in what I was saying in each different scenario every week. He deserves a well earned thank you in my books because working with him has really helped me feel more centered, more confident, and probably most surprisingly- happier.

Reviewed May 2021

Steve Bezdeka listens and gets to the real issues. He helps me build skills that I can use everyday. I am lucky to have found him!

Reviewed May 2021

Steve is a good listener and patient. He has offered soothing advice and i appreciate his professionalism.

Reviewed May 2021

Steve was a warm and welcome person from the first. I enjoyed our sessions very much, and found him to be professional, empathic and very trustworthy. I can highly recommend Steve to others.

Reviewed November 2018

Steve is amazing - he’s enthusiastic, remembers clearly what was discussed in previous sessions, and provides just the right balance of support and prodding to help me feel as if I’m making progress. Thanks Steve!

Reviewed May 2018

Steve is an exceptional counselor. I have found him to be understanding, empathetic, accepting and encouraging. We established a good rapport after a very brief amount of time I have felt safe to express myself.

Reviewed May 2018

Steve Bezdeka is a brilliant listener. He's patient, empathic and recalls all that you've said to him in previous sessions. He's interested in you as a human being and doesn't make light of your concerns and totally supports you one on one. Super guy!

Reviewed May 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka speak?

Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka speaks English.

How many years of experience does Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka have?

Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka has 25 years of experience.

Where is Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka licensed to practice?

Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka is licensed to practice in Idaho.

Does Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka?

Stephen (Steve) Bezdeka can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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