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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP (he, him)

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Washington, DC 20002
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 Stephen Pleasant now - (919) 578-7078

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Washington, DC 20002

(919) 578-7078

Durham, NC 27713

My website
All client sessions are exclusively online (video or phone) via a HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform.
I specialize in Men's Issues, Chronic Illness and Depression 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Therapy for men. Men who seek help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Stephen Pleasant
Let's Connect (919) 578-7078
Photo of Stephen Pleasant, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Washington, DC 20002

(919) 578-7078

Durham, NC 27713

My website
All client sessions are exclusively online (video or phone) via a HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform.
I specialize in Men's Issues, Chronic Illness and Depression 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Therapy for men. Men who seek help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Stephen Pleasant

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

Cash, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • United Health/Optum
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Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
or call with questions - (919) 578-7078
"
Headway makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront.
Photo of Stephen Pleasant, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
or call with questions - (919) 578-7078

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC303582 Stephen Pleasant
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Attended Howard University, Graduated 1998
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: North Carolina C015309 / 2026
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Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (919) 578-7078
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Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. 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
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Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (919) 578-7078
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Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (919) 578-7078

Endorsement

Thandi Chase
Thandi Chase
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWLICSW
I highly recommend Stephen Pleasant as a talented therapist who is more interested in motivating and helping his clients rather than pathologizing them. His particular interest in helping men is so important.

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
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Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (919) 578-7078
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Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (919) 578-7078

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Washington, DC 20002

(919) 578-7078

Additional Location

Durham, NC 27713

(919) 578-7078
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All client sessions are exclusively online (video or phone) via a HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform.
Photo of Stephen Pleasant, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (919) 578-7078
"
All client sessions are exclusively online (video or phone) via a HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform.
Photo of Stephen Pleasant, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Stephen Pleasant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, NTP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (919) 578-7078