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Steven Harris

Experienced clinical social worker focused on relationships

LMSW, LCSW Florida

Experience
34 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Steven

Steven Harris is a licensed social worker with 34 years of professional experience who focuses on relationship strains, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, mood and anxiety concerns, and a wide range of related issues.

Background and approach

He approaches each person as the expert on their own life, helping them identify strengths and practical ways to move through depression, stress, grief, addiction, and difficulties with intimacy, sleep, eating, or anger.

His background includes work with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions, as well as concerns tied to aging, caregiving, chronic illness, and end-of-life situations. Harris blends cognitive behavioral methods with attachment-based and client-centered perspectives, and draws on emotionally-focused and mindfulness-informed strategies when appropriate.

He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set concrete goals and learn skills that fit their daily lives. Licensed in Michigan and Florida as an LMSW and LCSW, he combines long-term clinical experience with a respectful, strength-based stance to support people dealing with both urgent problems and ongoing life changes.

Therapeutic approaches applied to online care



Steven Harris integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and addiction-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to patterns of relating and emotional bonds developed over time, helping clients explore how past and present relationships affect intimacy, communication, and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. He draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on the individual's experience, combining structured skill-building with attention to emotions and relational patterns so clients can try different strategies and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy with him uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limits, or varying comfort with technology. These formats enable regular, ongoing support and make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, and a wide range of related issues listed in his specialties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and strengths based, emphasizing that clients are experts on their own stories while offering structured support and skills to address problems.
What is his professional background and experience?
He brings 34 years of clinical experience to his work, drawing on a long career supporting people with mood disorders, trauma, family issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Florida; his practice information notes Florida as a location.
In which languages can clients work with him and does he accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online care?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is payment or cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Florida, Michigan

Languages

English