Greetings! I am a counselor, currently licensed in California and Texas, with approximately 20 years of experience. My experiences include working with individuals to address topics such as anger management, relationship issues, alcohol and other drug related concerns, personal development, and mood disturbances. I have also worked with criminal justice involved individuals.
My style primarily utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral perspectives with an understanding that the connection and trust between counselor and client is paramount in an effective and productive partnership. I believe that by working to create a safe and authentic environment the stage is best prepared for creating healthy change and movement towards ones goals. Although the specific methods utilized will be based on individual details and interactions, my interactions are personalized and focused on an individual's strengths. I typically review incoming messages at least twice a day, at least once in the AM and once in the PM.
I appreciate you and your interest in counseling as an opportunity to create or maintain the life you envision. I hope to have the opportunity to partner with you in your next steps and I look forward to hearing from and working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LPCC 16285
TX LPC 70660
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Steven is fantastic! He has years of experience and it shows. I feel very welcomed and understood by him, and his insights help me a lot
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management