Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Steven Goclowski, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 18732
- NPI
- 1942399258
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma focused work
- First responder issues
About Steven
Steven Goclowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also works with concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and first responder stress.
Steven uses straightforward talk and practical techniques. Sessions focus on understanding what’s going on now and building skills to cope. He draws on approaches that address trauma, patterns in relationships, and thought-behavior links.
His work often looks at family of origin issues, isolation, guilt and shame, and problems like process or sex addiction. He also supports people facing panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and the aftermath of disasters. Conversations cover feelings, behaviors, and specific steps to reduce distress.
Steven has long experience helping professionals in social services, healthcare, law enforcement, and rescue work who face work-related stress. He also helps people exploring life purpose and men’s issues. Sessions typically balance emotional processing with concrete coping strategies.
People who choose him can expect calm, direct guidance and a focus on practical next steps. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s process to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Steven commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, closeness, and codependency problems. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, and avoidance.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with the client about goals, what has helped before, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on trauma processing, relationship patterns, or skill-based work and adjust as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in around a work break, a video session when more interaction is helpful, or an audio-only session when bandwidth is limited. Online sessions can support steady progress by allowing regular contact without long travel, while letting the therapist and client focus on real-world problems and practical coping strategies.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and process or sex addiction.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, talk-based sessions that mix emotional processing with skill building. Approaches mentioned include attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including support for helpers and first responders in high-stress jobs.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers