Work with Stephen (Steve) Yates (MA, LMFT) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

I've been a therapist for a lot of years and have a lot of vary diverse experience ranging from individual, couple/relationship, inpatient and outpatient therapy and even training as a hostage negotiator. I've been a certified hypnotherapist, have a background in spiritual counseling as well. As such, I'm not limited to one approach to helping my clients but can offer multiple approaches that fits the individual the best. I have expertise in both mild and severe mental health related issues. While I don't believe that I have all of the answers, I am confident that I can provide ideas, methods, and approaches that are probably very new or different than what you have already currently experienced. My goal for therapy is to find what works best for you, in order to get you feeling and functioning better sooner rather than later.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression

Also experienced in:
Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Divorce and Separation , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Emptiness , Family Problems , First Responder Issues , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Mood Disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Phobias , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 35

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

LMFT #LMFT-6 (Expires: 2023-03-17)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephen (Steve) Yates. 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.

Written by L.O. on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Steve is great and has a lot of words of wisdom to share. He helped me through my issues and incorporates my faith into my healing.

Written by M.A. on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

A good listener

Written by J.O. on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

I really enjoy talking with Steve about the challenges I'm facing. You can tell how much he loves working with clients. Big plus that he has appointments available in the evenings & on the weekends!

Written by W.I. on Mar 27, 2022 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder

I knew immediately that Steve was going to be able to help me. He was honest about his unconventional approach from the off, and that put me at ease. I’m really looking forward to the coming weeks of my therapy journey with Steve.

Written by E.M. on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues

Stephen has been wonderful. Highly skilled and great to work with. I get a sense that he is genuinely invested in my health and therapy outcomes.

Written by D.O. on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Steve has an amazing way of centering your thoughts and remove the clutter that’s holding you back in life. Since I’ve met with him I’ve been able to understand how to face my challenges big or small and it’s made making decisions simpler with peace of mind.

Written by H.O. on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

Steve has been incredible in helping me figure out my ongoing anxiety- even after just a few sessions together, he has given me new perspective, insight and tools to reflect on and use in day-to-day life space between sessions. I am so happy to have connected with Steve through Better Help, and am excited to continue working together!

Written by M.I. on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I would recommend Steven Yates to any christian who has a lot of questions , or needs any help in their walk with the Lord Jesus.

Written by A.L. on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Steve is outstanding and a treat to work with,

Written by R.E. on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Steve always made me feel very comfortable in his sessions and was very understanding, empathetic and came up with amazing solutions to problems. He provided some great extra material as a food for thought after our sessions were over. I am very glad I got to meet such a cool person who is so good at his job. Best of luck <3

Written by M.I. on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Steve is awesome we learn from each other, I used to fear my therapy sessions now I look forward to them as I am getting serious help and have found a new friend to talk to who understands me and listens.

Written by G.I. on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

He is understanding and gives me recommendations on what to do to better my mental health.

Written by H.U. on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

Steve is an amazing counselor. His approach is different than most and I really appreciate that.

Written by J.A. on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 6 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Steve Yates has been amazing. He listens, cares and is super responsive. In a few short sessions he has provided affirmations, guidance and resources that were specific to my needs. He's been a great guide during my healing process.

Written by A.L. on Aug 01, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

In each session, Steve has been incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive. He listens intently and provides feedback that is helpful, manageable, and matches what I am looking for. Steve recommended great books and Ted Talks to help me work through what I am experiencing and our video sessions were seamless.

Written by M.A. on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

steve is incredible and amazing at what he does. he makes people feel so comfy and confident in their own skin. can’t thank him enough.

Written by S.I. on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

I have found Steve to be attentive, empathetic and aware of what is important to me. He talks straight (which I like) but doesn’t put me under pressure (which is important bc of my experience w bullies). He is sensitive to my faith and I feel I can be myself when conversing with him. I’ve been unable to have sessions w him these past two weeks bc of circumstances at home and I miss hearing his bits of wisdom.

Written by V.I. on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Stephen (Steve) for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Steve is one awesome counselor hes a great listener he has lots of experience and insisted darn good counsel

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