Stephen Osika, MA LPCA

Stephen joined Positive Directions as a clinical intern and graduated from Fairfield University with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an advanced professional certification in Integration of Spirituality and Religion in Counseling. He is currently receiving postgraduate training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis. 

Psychodynamic therapy, Stephen’s preferred approach, focuses on helping the client to work with symptoms practically as they pursue a rich understanding of their internal and relational worlds through exploration of unconscious material.

Stephen is passionate about helping others to cultivate life-meaning, self-knowledge, and resilience. He believes that each individual is striving toward wholeness in their own way and tailors his approach to meet the specific needs of clients wherever they may be on that journey. 

Stephen lives in Redding. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with his dogs, writing, cooking, and playing stringed instruments.