Steven Mondragon, LCSW

Steven Mondragon is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah with 10 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also has experience supporting first responders such as police, fire, and medical personnel. Steven frames therapy as a partnership and treats each person as the expert on their own story.

He uses simple, practical conversations to help people notice strengths and plan next steps. Sessions often focus on creating small changes that add up over time. Steven listens for what matters most and helps clients try different ways of responding to old patterns.

His background includes work with trauma and related reactions, and he brings approaches that address both thoughts and behaviors. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events still affect daily life. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term planning and building motivation.

In the room, Steven aims for clear goals and concrete tools. He helps with coping strategies for anger, stress, and low mood. He also works on communication and rebuilding confidence after difficult events.

People who choose him often want practical steps and straightforward conversation. He supports clients as they set manageable goals and track progress. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.

How Steven’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building on their strengths. It involves open listening and helping clients set goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical ways to reduce anxiety or low mood by testing and changing unhelpful patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on addressing the effects of past harm and teaching coping skills to manage reactions and triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steven will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit. That way the plan reflects what a person wants to change and what feels doable in everyday life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain momentum between in-person visits and keep goal-focused progress on track.