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Steven Carlson, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion-Focused methods
- Solution-Focused work
About Steven
Steven Carlson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 40 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
He has worked across several states and with a wide variety of concerns over his career. That experience includes helping people facing parenting strains, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, and issues tied to abandonment or caregiver stress. He has also supported clients coping with medical issues such as cancer and other major life stressors.
Steven uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when they fit the situation.
Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small changes, and building concrete skills for daily life. He talks through problems, helps people set doable goals, and practices new ways of responding to stress and relationship problems.
His style is interactive and direct. He avoids stigmatizing labels and works to help people increase perseverance, flexibility, and self-worth through practical approaches. To begin, a short questionnaire and a first session are used to match goals and plan next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Steven blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and emotionally-focused methods. CBT is focused on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to see what helps. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building a constructive working relationship to clarify goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and intense feelings to improve how people connect and respond to one another.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking progress and adjusting techniques as problems and priorities change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask what session types are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format options up front to find what fits daily life and the goals you want to address.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and intimacy-related issues, among other areas such as eating, sleeping, parenting, anger, and self-esteem.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and develop practical skills for everyday situations.
What background and experience does he bring?
He is an LCSW with 40 years of clinical experience working across multiple states and a wide range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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