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Steven Goe, LCSW
California
LCSW - grief and life transitions
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Solution-focused steps
- Executive coaching
About Steven
Steven Goe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of professional experience. He helps people facing grief and loss, career challenges, men's issues including sexuality, aging and life transitions, and concerns around fertility and adoption.
He uses practical conversation to notice thoughts and patterns that get in the way. Sessions focus on identifying specific problems and testing small changes. Steven draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused steps alongside a client-centered style to keep work concrete and goal oriented.
Clients can expect clear, short-term goals and simple homework to practice between sessions. He also brings experience with executive and professional coaching, and with spiritual and personal development when those topics are important to the person he is meeting with.
Steven aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting concerns by breaking issues down into manageable parts. He works through anger, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue with practical strategies and skill building.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with family of origin issues, abandonment, immigration and workplace problems. He emphasizes steady progress through repeated practice rather than one-off insight. To begin, he guides people through a short matching process and a first session to set clear next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; CBT is practical and focuses on testing small changes. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and find what already helps, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the person's experience rather than a rigid agenda.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful, and then adjust the plan together. That collaborative step helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, goal-setting, or open exploration in sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, and easier continuity when life events make in-person meetings difficult. The focus remains on clear steps, measurable goals, and practical homework that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he most often help with?
He works with grief, career challenges, stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting matters, and men's issues including sexuality.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. Sessions include practical exercises and brief homework to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with clients on life changes, coaching, and personal development.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LCSW credential in California and practices with that licensure in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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