- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Idaho
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Steven
Steven Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with six years of experience helping people disturbed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and parenting concerns. He works with adults facing relationship strain, bipolar symptoms, trauma, and the ongoing effects of past abuse. Steven writes in plain language and focuses on practical change that fits everyday life.
Steven uses a mix of approaches that match each person's needs. He draws on client-centered listening to hear what matters most.
Background and approach
He then brings in cognitive-behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. He also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when helpful to uncover patterns that started earlier in life. Sessions are consent based and tailored to each person.
Steven aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion without labels. He talks through how symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger often reflect coping strategies that made sense at one time but now cause more harm than good. He helps people identify those survival strategies and replace them with more useful ways of relating and responding.
That work can include practical tools for managing mood, skills for clearer communication, and attention to body-based signals when emotions run high. Steven practices from Idaho and offers online formats for people who need flexibility. He supports parents and people dealing with family role stress, fatherhood issues, blended family concerns, and caregiver strain.
His goal is to help people feel more connected and more able to move forward.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Steven helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Steven lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach options and how online therapy fits
Steven often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and putting the client's goals first. This approach helps people clarify what matters and feel heard before practical steps begin. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another common tool he uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce anxiety and mood problems. Mindfulness therapy is used to build moment-to-moment awareness of bodily sensations and emotions, which can help when stress or anger feels overwhelming.Finding the right mix of methods is a shared process. Steven works with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and comfort level. He adjusts the plan over time and invites feedback so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option and work well for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer shorter exchanges or need support between sessions. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional understanding.
Questions people ask about Steven
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as trauma, anger, and bipolar-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are consent based and tailored to each person, mixing listening with practical tools and occasional exploration of early life patterns.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
Steven holds a master's in clinical mental health counseling and has six years of professional practice working with a range of concerns including trauma and personality issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Idaho and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, credential listed as LCPC.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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