- Goal focused
- Strengths based
- Direct and calm
About Steven
Steven Mondragon is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Utah with ten years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also has experience supporting first responders such as police, fire, and medical personnel. Steven emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own stories and brings a respectful, practical approach to sessions.
He favors direct conversation and clear goals. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He uses practical steps to build motivation and small changes that add up over time. He also listens for how past hurts and trauma still affect daily life.
Steven aims to make therapy understandable and doable for people juggling work and family demands. He helps people sort priorities, manage strong feelings, and rebuild confidence. When needed, he works on communication skills and practical problem solving to reduce stressors.
Clients can expect a calm, straightforward tone in sessions. Steven encourages people to notice their strengths and to set realistic next steps. He supports those coping with natural or human-caused disasters by helping them process reactions and find ways to manage recovery stress.
People who choose his style usually want concrete tools and a collaborative relationship. The process starts with understanding what matters most to the client and then building practical steps toward those goals.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. A therapist using this approach reflects what matters to the client and helps them feel heard while they explore goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect; it helps people change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a joint effort. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest ways to combine methods that fit. That collaboration helps shape a plan with clear steps and check-ins to see what works.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing appointments during breaks or evenings. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when needed or choose sessions that do not require video if that better suits their routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also focuses on related areas like first responder challenges, chronic illness, and coping with disasters.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, with attention to clients' strengths. He uses focused strategies to set goals and build small, manageable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional work experience practicing as a clinician in Utah.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LCSW credential in Utah and practices with that licensure in the state.
Which languages and international services are provided?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to be sure of the formats offered for sessions.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.