Therapy & PracticeJune 19, 202522 min read
Can Therapy Keep You Stuck? A Therapist's Honest View
Naming a wound is not the same as changing it. A grounded look at when therapy helps you grow, and when it quietly keeps you comfortable.
Read articleOnline counseling for adults in six states
Online therapy for trauma, substance use, and life transitions.
Bruce Steinberg, M.S., LPC, LAC — direct, collaborative counseling for anxiety, depression, difficult family patterns, identity concerns, and the moments that change everything.
Available to adults located in Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio.
(985) 261-1191UnitedHealthcare now accepted
Now accepting UnitedHealthcare through Tava Health in Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio. Additional insurance options are available through Headway, Alma, and Tava Health.
Online only | Adults and individuals | More than 15 years of experience
Are you…
- Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck
- Carrying the weight of trauma or painful memories
- Living with anxiety, low mood, or burnout
- Concerned about alcohol or drug use (your own or in your family)
- Stuck in family patterns—conflict, enabling, boundaries
- Navigating identity questions or life transitions
- Struggling with self-esteem or relationships
- Wanting steady support that's respectful and collaborative
How I help
I help clients facing trauma, substance use patterns, and life transitions. These struggles can feel heavy, but together we build a connection and a space to work through them.
Substance Use & Family Patterns
Support for substance use concerns and the patterns that form around them—family stress, relapse cycles, boundaries, and rebuilding stability.
Learn moreTrauma & PTSD
Trauma-informed therapy to reduce overwhelm, understand triggers, and build steadier coping.
Learn moreDepression & Anxiety
Practical, steady support for managing low mood, worry, panic, and the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
Learn moreIdentity-Focused Therapy
Support for identity questions, relationships, and life transitions—including coming out concerns and feeling more at home in your life.
Learn moreWhat to expect
1
Complimentary 15-minute consultation
A brief, no-pressure call to determine if working together is a good fit for you.
2
We delve into the roots of your challenges
Together we build a clear plan and put it into action, using practical tools that bring healing and relief.
3
Real connection creates real change
Ongoing sessions where we shape the path forward together—helping you feel balanced, confident, and at peace.
This practice is online-only.
Meet Bruce
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A person-centered approach
While I use a variety of techniques in therapy, I work from a person-centered orientation. This means that we are equals in the therapeutic process. I bring my authentic self, my experience, and a range of therapeutic techniques. You may bring your dreams, your desires, and your hopes for change. Together, we can help you reach your goals.
Adults / IndividualsOnline-onlyLouisiana (LPC, LAC)Florida
In Bruce's words
Clients describe me as open, caring, and deeply invested in their growth.
I see therapy as a space where real connection creates real change.
I bring experience to guide the process, but together we shape the path forward.
From the Journal
Thoughts on therapy, recovery, relationships, and real life.
Practical perspectives from Bruce on the things people actually bring into therapy.
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You can start with a simple conversation.
You do not need to prepare a detailed explanation or decide exactly what kind of therapy you need. A brief consultation can help you ask questions and determine whether working with Bruce makes sense.
Now accepting UnitedHealthcare through Tava Health in Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio. Additional insurance options are available through Headway, Alma, and Tava Health.