Dr. Steven Noles
Experienced CBT-informed psychologist for life transitions
VA Psychologist 0810001476 Virginia
- Experience
- 40 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Steven
Dr. Steven Noles brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to clinical work, blending CBT with client-centered and solution-focused techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and other life challenges.
Background and approach
He frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving, using practical strategies to address symptoms such as low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related concerns, trauma, grief, and intimacy or commitment issues. With four decades of experience, he draws on a wide clinical background to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.
Dr. Noles earned a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology and holds the credential VA Psychologist 0810001476.
His career includes service as a staff psychologist in the US Navy, long-standing independent practice work, and consultative roles with colleges and athletic programs on learning accommodations, ADHD, and performance. Based in Virginia, he accepts international clients and offers a range of session formats to fit varied schedules.
Outside of clinical work he is married with a family and contributes time to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.
CBT and Collaborative Approaches Delivered Online
Dr. Noles commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress, while client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own goals to build insight and self-confidence. He also uses solution-focused strategies to help set clear, achievable goals and to identify practical steps toward improvement.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to explore which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the approach as progress and priorities evolve. Clients participate in planning treatment so therapy reflects their values and real-life circumstances.
Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing personal concerns.
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Experience
40+ years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English