- Experienced LCSW
- Skills for emotion management
- Focus on life transitions
About Steven
He has worked with people from rural and urban areas and with a wide range of life experiences. That background informs a straightforward approach that emphasizes clear listening and real-world skills. Sessions often include learning strategies to reduce reactivity, improve coping, and build steadier moods.
His work addresses issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. He also supports men facing midlife concerns, people questioning life purpose, and those handling multicultural stressors.
Steven checks messages several times a day Monday through Thursday and strives to reply promptly, with messages after 5:00 pm answered the next day. He describes therapy as a partnership that starts with small steps toward a more fulfilling life. If you value a practical, experienced guide for everyday struggles, he focuses on helping you develop coping skills that fit your life.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- Montana · BBH-LCSW-LIC-945
- LCSW
- Utah · 5344281-3501
- NPI
- 1457331605
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Montana, Utah
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods guide online work
Steven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on teaching skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach helps people recognize triggers and practice new responses to stress and anxiety, which can reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes learning emotion-regulation strategies so someone can manage anger, mood swings, or intense feelings more effectively while living their usual life.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, test approaches, and adjust techniques based on what works. Expect a practical partnership where methods are chosen to match needs, preferences, and progress over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people access consistent support while juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is his general therapy style?
The approach is practical and straightforward, focused on listening, teaching emotion-management skills, and helping people apply tools in everyday situations.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 23 years of professional experience in the mental and behavioral health field.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the credential LCSW and practices in Utah, with professional licensure also noted in Montana and Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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