Stephen Leininger, MA, LMHC
Prior to working full time in clinical therapy, Stephen served almost 20 years as a pastor in the Christian
Church. During that time, he dedicated a significant portion of his ministry to counseling those
struggling with various emotional, spiritual, and relational issues. Since then, Stephen has worked in
both private practice and community mental health settings. He has teamed with clients from all age
groups and diverse backgrounds to help them overcome life struggles, process through mental health
concerns, and manage relationship and daily functioning. He has also worked with clients who have
experienced various forms of trauma, and he values the process of helping others find healing.
Stephen approaches clinical counseling from both a Cognitive Behavioral and Adlerian orientation. What this means is that he recognizes the connections between people's beliefs, behaviors, and emotions and how each influences the others. He recognizes the need for people to establish and maintain meaningful relationships and how those relationships help to shape personal identity. He also appreciates the role humor plays in how we cope, how we communicate, and how we heal. Stephen values utilizing Christian elements in faith-based counseling for those that desire this approach, but has also worked with clients of varying faiths and worldviews. His desire is to help clients experience the transformative power of the therapeutic process.
Stephen has completed two Master's Degrees. One from Huntington College and the other from Grace College and Seminary.
Church. During that time, he dedicated a significant portion of his ministry to counseling those
struggling with various emotional, spiritual, and relational issues. Since then, Stephen has worked in
both private practice and community mental health settings. He has teamed with clients from all age
groups and diverse backgrounds to help them overcome life struggles, process through mental health
concerns, and manage relationship and daily functioning. He has also worked with clients who have
experienced various forms of trauma, and he values the process of helping others find healing.
Stephen approaches clinical counseling from both a Cognitive Behavioral and Adlerian orientation. What this means is that he recognizes the connections between people's beliefs, behaviors, and emotions and how each influences the others. He recognizes the need for people to establish and maintain meaningful relationships and how those relationships help to shape personal identity. He also appreciates the role humor plays in how we cope, how we communicate, and how we heal. Stephen values utilizing Christian elements in faith-based counseling for those that desire this approach, but has also worked with clients of varying faiths and worldviews. His desire is to help clients experience the transformative power of the therapeutic process.
Stephen has completed two Master's Degrees. One from Huntington College and the other from Grace College and Seminary.