Steven Flanary, LCSW

Steven Flanary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and other midlife challenges. He works with adults who are sorting through grief, trauma, ADHD, career shifts, or changes in family roles. Steven keeps sessions collaborative and goal-focused so people know what they are working toward.

He draws on client-centered methods and attachment insights to create a respectful, listening-first space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help with managing strong emotions and coping strategies.

Steven’s background includes outpatient therapy, telehealth, inpatient mental health care, and crisis support across Utah and Idaho over eight years. That range informs how he balances short-term problem solving with deeper work on relationships and life meaning. He explains options plainly and works at the client’s pace.

Sessions emphasize practical steps you can use between meetings. That might mean testing a new communication skill, practicing grounding techniques, or trying a different routine to improve sleep and energy. Progress is checked regularly so goals stay relevant.

People who prefer a collaborative, straightforward approach often find his style helpful. He encourages clients to start from where they are, set clear goals, and adjust the plan as needs change.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can be used to notice how you connect, respond to conflict, and build new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience at the center and emphasizes empathy and acceptance; online meetings provide a place to be heard and to shape goals at your own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to test new behaviors and reduce unhelpful thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help you figure out which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as you progress. Collaboration means you can try different techniques and keep what helps.

The biography notes telehealth experience but does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets clients practice skills in the settings where they live and work while discussing adjustments with a licensed professional.