Steven Carlson

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

LCSW Florida

Experience: 40 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Steven

Steven Carlson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who brings four decades of clinical experience to his work.

Background and approach

He centers therapy on client strengths and practical strategies, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered and emotion-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns.

His background includes assisting with eating and sleeping issues, anger and self-esteem struggles, parenting and family challenges, and other complex concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, and coping after disasters. Known for a warm and interactive style, he emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration rather than labels.

Sessions are tailored so clients can build flexibility, perseverance, and healthier ways of thinking and relating. Over a long career spanning several states, he has worked across many problem areas and adapts his approach to meet each person’s unique circumstances.

Steven offers multiple session formats to fit different needs and schedules. He welcomes motivated individuals ready to explore change and works with them to develop practical plans for improved functioning and restored well-being.

His Florida practice is guided by evidence-based social work approaches and a commitment to empowering clients.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Flexible Access

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, a practical approach often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating difficulties. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another tool he employs to help people understand and shift emotional patterns that affect relationships and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning lets clients try approaches and adjust the focus as progress unfolds so therapy stays relevant and goal-oriented.

Online therapy with him is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer convenience and continuity of care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain momentum between appointments, and access support from wherever clients are located within the therapist’s service area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven commonly address?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

He integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match the client’s needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

He brings 40 years of professional experience working in multiple states and across many problem areas, which informs his practical and adaptable counseling style.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential FL LCSW SW18269 and maintains a practice based in Florida.

Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment structured?

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

What is the process for beginning therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English