Steve Ahern

Welcome to Peaceful Practices! Steve Ahern is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 19 years of experience in the field. He believes that effective counseling is a collaborative journey between the therapist and client, providing a unique opportunity to explore aspirations and uncover barriers to personal growth. Steve's goal is to guide individuals from feeling stuck in their lives to achieving a sense of balance, empowering them to discern what is worth keeping and what needs to be released for a greater sense of control. By helping clients let go of negative emotions, anger, anxiety, and trauma, Steve connects them with the inherent wisdom and strength necessary for crafting a happier, more purposeful life. He specializes in working with clients struggling with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), and mood disorders. Steve utilizes a comprehensive approach that includes mindfulness-based therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused methods, and exposure response prevention. His nonjudgmental, direct style fosters an environment where individuals can begin to see themselves as valuable and worthy, ultimately creating their own path to happiness. Steve looks forward to supporting clients on their journey to wellness.