Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Steven Lanman, LCSW-C, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904001817
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 21364
- NPI
- 1114609500
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
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
- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Steven
Steven Lanman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and a LCSW-C in Maryland with 30 years of professional experience. He helps people with LGBT concerns, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood disorders, eating concerns, and ADHD.
He works in a straightforward, conversational way. Sessions are a place to talk through what is happening now, sort out priorities, and make small practical changes that fit daily life. He focuses on clarity, problem solving, and learning skills that can be used between meetings.
Clients can expect direct discussion of relationship patterns, communication habits, and coping strategies after trauma. He also addresses practical caregiving stress, end-of-life concerns, and chronic illness challenges. When relevant he will help people manage emotions connected to abandonment, infidelity, body image, or grief.
Steven draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and adjust approaches as needs change. He aims to help clients gain perspective, reduce distressing symptoms, and strengthen routines that support functioning at work and home.
His work includes support for people facing aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, hoarding, and HIV/AIDS related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients; please confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Steven uses evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and daily struggles. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then building specific skills to change them; this can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Another approach centers on processing trauma and reducing its emotional impact by teaching manageable coping skills and gradual exposure to upsetting memories or situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those methods over time based on what is working.
The biography does not list which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or health appointments, and can reduce travel time. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others support longer, deeper sessions; discuss which will fit your schedule and needs when you set up the first appointment.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people with LGBT issues, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, conversational style focused on problem solving and practical skills. Sessions aim to clarify priorities and build tools for daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LCSW-C and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Virginia and Maryland.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients; check current session arrangements before scheduling.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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