Dr. Steven Blakely
Experienced psychologist guiding practical coping skills
CA Psychologist 20483 California
- Experience
- 3 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Steven
Dr. Steven Blakely earned a Ph.D. in psychology and brings a background in varied clinical settings to his work.
Background and approach
He trained at California Graduate Institute and completed undergraduate and master’s studies at Pepperdine University in Malibu. Over the course of his career he has gained experience working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, conducting psychological and educational testing across the lifespan, and supporting seniors in skilled nursing and assisted living environments.
Dr. Blakely draws on a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
He emphasizes acceptance, meditation, and present-moment attention as tools to manage mood and reduce distress. His practice includes focused support for stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar symptoms, and adapting to life changes.
Holding the CA Psychologist 20483 credential, he combines structured interventions and practical homework to help people learn skills for mood regulation and calmer mental focus. His work reflects an ongoing commitment to learning and integrating therapeutic techniques that fit each person’s needs.
Practical approaches for online mental health care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often applied to concerns like anxiety, depression, panic, and mood difficulties by teaching practical skills and structured exercises.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action. This approach can help with avoidance, chronic worry, and coping with life changes by building psychological flexibility.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and challenges, adapting techniques over time to find the best fit.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions around busy schedules and to practice tools between meetings using brief exchanges or homework prompts, increasing accessibility for people with varied routines and needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English