I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with LGBT-related issues, relationship issues, parenting issues, & bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Stephen Lovato. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Great therapist, a lot of experience. Keeps it real and very knowledgeable
Written on Feb 27, 2026 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
In our short time together thus far, Dr Levato has helped me tremendously. He’s gentle yet stern and holds me accountable. He’s assisted me in noticing things about myself and my past that have affected my mental health today. He is great at coming up
coping mechanisms that fit my personality. If you’re looking for someone who’s truly passionate about what they’re doing, as well as, someone that will keep you focusing on what key aspects of your growth and ways to maintain it, then look no further than Dr Levato.
Written on Feb 13, 2026 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
An amazing personality with keen insight into how to work through problems.
Written on Feb 13, 2026 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thank you Dr. Lovato. I’m looking forward to our next session.
Written on Oct 03, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very respectful, kind person and very understanding
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Lovato is very helpful in giving direct feedback and making a plan to stick with my goals. Best therapist ever!
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Safe space to explore essential concerns. Insightful and will-timed questions. Holds big agenda items for me, even when I get tied up in details and avoid action.
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Lovato is an outstanding provider. His efficacy as a clinician is felt in your initial session with him and only grows as you continue on your mental health journey. He is a worthwhile support and guide.
Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Lovato has helped me a lot he is a amazing therapist 100% recommend him
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Lovato has many qualities that I would look for in a therapist and can relate to me on many levels so I’m greatly appreciative of that and him
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Lovato is a wonderful therapist. He has been very helpful, caring, and considerate. I’m glad to be a patient of his. He has helped improve my life in many significant ways. Thank you, Dr. Lovato.
Written on Jan 31, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Lovato is an exceptional therapist who has truly transformed the way I approach life. His ability to guide me in shifting my mindset and helping me see things from a new perspective has been invaluable. He has an incredible talent for making complex ideas easy to understand, and his compassionate and thoughtful approach makes each session incredibly impactful. I always leave feeling hopeful and equipped with tools to navigate challenges. I highly recommend Dr. Lovato to anyone seeking support from a fantastic and skilled professional.
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Excellent listener
Written on Dec 28, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Best therapist I’ve ever had. Could not recommend better help enough!!
Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
Dr. Lovato is challenging in the best way. He listens and provides valuable feedback that makes you think and challenges your perspectives. He really seems to care about helping you improve.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Lovato is very easy to talk to and really listens (of course I guess that’s what a therapist would do) and after my first session with him I felt that I really made a lot of progress and felt much more better about myself and can’t wait to see what my next session has in store for me
Written on Sep 28, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Lovato is a very, very helpful therapist. He's very understanding of what the problem is and how to fix it. He's quite blunt about things in all the best ways. He has made me feel so much more sure about myself, I feel 100x better after having him as my therapist.
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
He's been very helpful, patient and understanding. Would recommend to others.
Written on Jul 20, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I love how dr lovato is straight forward and gets to the point! That’s the type of person that I like!
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr Lovato is a good listener and inserts his expertise in a thought proviking manner. I would recommend him to a friend looking for someone to help get through road blocks in life.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Lovato gets to it! He listens, holds you accountable and is very kind.
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and intimacy-related issues
Dr.Lovato has been very helpful. He is kind, patient, and always finds the root of a problem/issue to help me progress.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have seen therapists on and off throughout my life but Dr. Lovato is the first that really seems to understand my problems and gets right to the essence. I feel he has done more for me in a couple of months than all my other therapists put together.
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
dr lovato is a seasoned professional and has the experience, expertise, life wisdom, and empathy to make a great healer. he has helped me tremendously and i feel extremely grateful to have found him.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 7 months
Dr. Lovato is amazing he definitely knows how to approach situations and has helped me tremendously since I've joined, thanks to him I've been better and happier.
Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Lovato has an insight to what I might really be dealing with. I appreciate his approach of asking me to consider new behavior but I don't feel pressured to do so.
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Dr. Lovato has been great so far. I am comfortable speaking with him about any and all things going on in my life. He is holding me accountable to myself, all while being patient.
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It has been a comfort to have Dr. L in my corner. As our relationship has grown he has helped me find inner peace I had never been able to grasp. He is like a father that I wish I had. He is truly someone I would recommend to anyone struggling to get through life.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Lovato was amazing and helped me reconnect with my estranged Father. Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel very luck that I was matched with Dr. Lovato. He is a great listener and understands where I am coming from and what I wish to accomplish with my therapy sessions. He is very insightful and has a lot of experience to pull from. He helps me to become aware of things I have not thought of yet which is priceless.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Dr. Lovato is very caring. Our first session went over the allowance of time. He did not care but just wanted to help me without overtime pay even I offered.
He sent me many follow up messages to check on me and gave me suggestions.
I had very limited experience with psychology therapy but this is the best experience. I feel he really care about his patients and wants to help.
He is the best.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dr lovato is very caring and understanding. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a medical professional of any field actually try to listen and understand.
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Lovato isn't going to tell you what you want to hear. It's only been a few sessions, but I appreciate the accountability and advice. That's really all I have to offer. My experiences have all been positive.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I am very satisfied with Dr. Lovato's services and advice, he does the two things I need most: (1) listens to me when I discuss my issues; (2) offers advice and potential solutions which are sensible.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Dr. Lovato is great! This is all really new to me but I am really understanding and thriving. Can’t wait to continue my progress.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
So excited and relieved to have found Dr Lovato! I feel like he’s known me forever. I’ve never had any luck with past therapists they always focused on issues, Dr Lovato really focuses on solutions I can apply right away. He’s already guided me to such a better, happy place in my life in just a short time working with me. Really looking forward to more progress with his guidance. Huge relief to have him in my court. Thank you so much!
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
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