Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Steven Lai, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW017158
- NPI
- 1194958785
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Steven supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered care
- Motivational focus
About Steven
Steven Lai is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with 32 years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem challenges, career questions, and bipolar disorder.
He uses a practical, goal-oriented approach. Sessions focus on concrete problems and steps to change them. He often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift negative thinking and client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities.
Steven's background includes roles as a therapist, case manager, clinical supervisor, and mental health clinic director. That mix of clinical and administrative experience informs how he organizes care and sets realistic goals with people. He draws on decades of in-person practice to structure sessions around clear problem solving and motivation for change.
In a typical session he helps people identify patterns that keep problems going, then tests small changes to see what works. He may introduce strategies for managing moods, improving sleep, addressing substance use, or repairing strained relationships. Sessions emphasize skills and planning rather than abstract theory.
He also attends to experiences of prejudice and discrimination and to building greater self-love as part of emotional work. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's process to answer a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and helping the client set the agenda. It is useful when someone needs to talk through feelings, sort priorities, and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist will do together with the client. He will review goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what is helping. That collaborative process means methods can change as progress is made or as needs shift.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel for an appointment. Talk with him during the matching steps about practical issues like session length, frequency, and whether you prefer video or phone so you can find an arrangement that fits everyday life.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and bipolar disorder.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and goal-oriented, combining client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has practiced in clinical social work for 32 years, including work as a therapist, case manager, clinical supervisor, and clinic director.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers