Profile / United States
Steven Mondragon, LCSW
Utah
LCSW - Stress and trauma-focused support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- First responder experience
- Motivational interviewing
About Steven
Steven Mondragon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 10 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also has experience supporting first responders such as police, fire, and medical personnel and addresses related challenges like dissociation and coping after disasters.
He uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods in sessions. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Steven blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered ways of talking and Motivational Interviewing. He also draws on solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches when these match a client's needs. This mix lets him offer structured tools and space for personal reflection as appropriate.
People who prefer clear, task-based work usually find this approach helpful. Sessions often include identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and checking what worked. The therapist emphasizes small, manageable changes and concrete strategies for everyday situations.
He frames goals collaboratively and revisits them as progress or life circumstances change. Practical issues such as coping with chronic pain, managing impulsivity, or rebuilding trust after abandonment are addressed with targeted techniques and step-by-step planning.
How his approaches translate to online care
Steven integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in a practical way. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person leads what matters most in sessions.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. That approach is useful for problems involving motivation, impulsivity, or mixed feelings about change. Together, these methods allow for short-term skills work and longer conversations about values and goals.r>
Finding the right mix is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean focusing on CBT techniques for a while, then shifting toward more solution-focused or trauma-focused work if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, use shorter check-ins, avoid travel, or choose sessions without video if that helps with concentration or bandwidth. He will discuss practical scheduling and format choices during the initial matching and first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include chronic pain, attachment issues, and first responder challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines practical, structured techniques with client-centered conversation. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings and on tracking what helps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That background includes work with first responders and people recovering from trauma.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices with that credential in the state of Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and goal-setting process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.