Steven Nordeen , LPC

Steven Nordeen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin who brings a wide-ranging work history to his counseling practice. He most recently served as a counselor with the state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, supporting people as they pursue employment and stability while navigating systems and resources.

Earlier in his career he worked in Madison, WI as a case manager and as a forensic mental health counselor for approximately four years, assisting individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses as they managed their wellness and interactions with the courts. Those roles helped shape his experience working with complex needs and legal systems.

Before training as a counselor he held a number of different roles - he worked as an agent for the Department of Corrections, trained as a financial planner, earned credentials as a licensed airplane mechanic (A&P), and even moved pianos up and down narrow, hot stairways in Houston, TX. That varied background contributes practical perspective and adaptability to his clinical work.

His therapeutic approach is firmly client-centered and influenced by Rogerian or humanistic psychology. He positions himself as a collaborator rather than an authority in clients' lives, emphasizing unconditional positive regard alongside clear, rational assessment of circumstances. Above all, he prioritizes honesty in the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to engage in the process with openness and mutual respect.

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