Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP (he, him)
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Let's Connect (919) 578-7078

Gentlemen, it’s a recognized human tendency to get “stuck” in our lives. Here’s the truth; you are never “stuck” with your present circumstances. The Game of Life is a psychological and spiritual journey and winning at this game requires you to change your play and learn to think differently and do things in a new way. My work is to help men break out from being “stuck” in life, resigned to producing results that are disappointing to them and others.
MY goal is to see transformative progress in men’s confidence, clarity, and full self-expression.
When you’ve done all you can or know to do on your own, psychotherapy, also called ‘talk therapy,’ is a good next step. I specialize in areas of men's health and mental health.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Stephen Pleasant now - (919) 578-7078
Let's Connect (919) 578-7078

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Payment Methods
Cash, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- United Health/Optum
Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Email me or call with questions - (919) 578-7078
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC303582 Stephen Pleasant
- In Practice for 26 years
- Attended Howard University, Graduated 1998
- License: North Carolina C015309 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (919) 578-7078
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Men's Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Gut Health
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (919) 578-7078
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (919) 578-7078
Groups
Getting UnStuck: Men's Nutritional Therapy Group
Group meets for 5 sessions. Part nutritional education, part sugar detox, part support group - an empowering combination! The Getting UnStuck Nutritional Therapy program is a simple and powerful way to give your body a vacation from sugar and processed foods. With a 3-week sugar detox built right in, this program focuses on how to use REAL FOOD to boost your energy, reduce inflammation and get rid of sugar and carb cravings. Discover how good you can feel! This program is taught in a group of 6-10 participants.
Age
Adults
Email Stephen Pleasant about this group or call - (919) 578-7078
Location
Additional Location
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 578-7078Nearby Areas
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Neighborhoods
Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (919) 578-7078