Steven Carlson, LCSW
A steady, experienced LCSW for life transitions
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- Warm interactive style
- Practical problem solving
- Focus on relationships
About Steven
Steven draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He uses these methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. He also works with concerns around relationships, intimacy, eating and sleeping issues, anger, and self-esteem.
Across his career he has supported people through family problems, parenting and fatherhood challenges, caregiver stress, and serious health-related concerns like cancer. He has helped clients facing abandonment, control struggles, emptiness, guilt and shame, and adjustment after disasters. His experience includes many settings in multiple states before practicing in Florida.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try different behaviors, and build small changes that add up. Conversations are tailored to each person’s goals and pace.
Steven encourages people who want a more satisfying life to take the first step. He aims to offer steady support while people practice new habits and rebuild confidence.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleeping or eating issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress and new priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people meet from wherever is most convenient. They also let a therapist and client try techniques and homework between meetings so change can continue outside session time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns like eating and sleeping problems.
What is his approach to therapy?
His style is warm and interactive and he tailors sessions to each person. He uses evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help people try concrete changes.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience across several states, now practicing in Florida.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.