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Dr. Stephen Lovato, LMFT

LGBTQ+ Relationships Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

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!

Professional experience

45 yrs in practice
LGBTQ+ Relationships Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Depression

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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

CA LMFT 21379

Reviews

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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