Therapist profile
Steven Carlson, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW18269
- NPI1275665275
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Steven
Steven Carlson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 40 years of experience. He helps people who are coping with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and related concerns like sleep, eating, intimacy, and self-esteem.
He has worked across several states and with a wide range of issues. His approach centers on straightforward conversation and practical strategies. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and understand each person’s perspective. He pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior.
Sessions focus on clear goals and useful skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term change and keep sessions action-oriented. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports work on relationship distress and intimacy-related concerns.
Steven describes his style as interactive and respectful. He aims to help people build flexibility, perseverance, and self-worth through evidence-based social work methods. Expect a pragmatic plan that targets the problems named in the first sessions and adjusts as progress is made.
Practical matters like scheduling and fees are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step get a first session set up.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the therapist understands what matters most to the client; it helps when someone needs to talk through feelings about anger, relationships, or loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it’s useful for anger that is driven by automatic thoughts and for building new response habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift interaction patterns in close relationships and is often used when anger shows up in intimacy or partner conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, mixing approaches when that makes sense. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to work therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend without traveling. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach skills, practice new responses, and track progress between meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
He works with anger linked to relationships, work stress, long-term resentment, parenting strain, and the aftermath of trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an interactive, practical style that combines listening with concrete strategies and goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical practice to his work, including experience across several states and many presenting problems.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the U.S.?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.