Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Steven Carlson, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW18269
- NPI
- 1275665275
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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 methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Solution-focused steps
About Steven
Steven Carlson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 40 years of practice. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and difficulties with sleep and eating. He also addresses parenting concerns and problems with self-esteem and anger.
Over his career he has helped people navigate a wide range of life challenges. That has included support after physical trauma and emotional abuse, assistance with caregiver stress, and guidance around major health issues such as cancer. He has also worked with issues tied to abandonment, control, and feelings of emptiness.
His clinical approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions he focuses on clear, practical steps that help people change patterns that cause distress. He works on skills for coping, problem solving, and improving relationships.
Steven aims to keep conversations direct and respectful. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on building perseverance, flexibility, and self-worth. That means helping people try small, realistic changes and checking what works in everyday life.
People interested in starting are asked to use the online sign-up flow on the site. The process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own goals. Online sessions using this approach usually center on open conversation and clear goal-setting to clarify what the client wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. In online CBT the therapist and client identify patterns, try specific behavior changes, and track short experiments between sessions to test what helps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person's schedule and needs, and adjust the plan if a different approach would be more useful.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into busy days because they reduce travel time, make it easier to schedule during a lunch break, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. If technology is a concern, sessions can be adapted so they require less bandwidth or no camera, depending on what the therapist and client agree will work best.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, and self-esteem difficulties among other related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses direct, practical conversations and evidence-based approaches like CBT, EFT, and solution-focused work to help people change unhelpful patterns and try realistic steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience working across multiple states and with a broad range of problems, including trauma, abuse, caregiver stress, and serious health concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the provided booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers