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Steven Carlson

Steven Carlson

LCSW

Florida

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In their wordsCalm, experienced LCSW offering practical support

Key details

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW18269
NPI
1275665275
Experience
40 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • 40 years experience
  • Warm, interactive style
  • Practical coping skills

About Steven

Steven Carlson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. He brings 40 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, and trauma. Steven offers a calm, respectful presence for people who are worried or worn down.

He uses straightforward talk and practical steps. Sessions focus on building perseverance, flexibility, and self-worth. Steven draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape a plan that fits each person.

Over four decades he has helped people cope with many problems, including parenting strains, intimacy concerns, eating and sleep struggles, anger, and feelings of emptiness. His background also includes work with people dealing with abandonment, caregiver stress, aging issues, cancer, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

Steven keeps the work warm and interactive. He aims to avoid labels and to treat people with sensitivity and respect. He will tailor conversations and tasks to match what matters most to the individual.

If someone wants clear guidance and steady support while making changes, Steven offers a collaborative approach. He encourages practical steps and steady progress, and he will help set goals that feel realistic and useful.

How his approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person needs. It relies on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that helps people clarify their goals and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with feelings that affect relationships and connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Steven will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time and checks in about what is helping and what needs to change.

Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, or use brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue care when relocating within the same state. Discuss scheduling and format questions during the matching step so sessions fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven commonly address?

Steven works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and related challenges such as abandonment and caregiver stress.

What is his approach to therapy?

He uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize practical skills, supportive conversation, and tailored plans.

How much experience does he have?

Steven has 40 years of experience working in several states and currently practices in Florida.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the credential LCSW, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients meet with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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