Steven Mondragon, LCSW

Steven Mondragon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with ten years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. His work also includes supporting first responders such as police, fire, and medical personnel.

He frames therapy around the idea that each person knows their story best. Sessions focus on building on existing strengths and practical skills. He uses direct, goal-focused methods to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.

Steven draws on several approaches depending on the issue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice different responses. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past hurt or abuse affects current functioning. Client-Centered methods keep the conversation grounded in the person's priorities.

Expect a straightforward, problem-solving style that balances listening with concrete tools. Work may include short-term problem sessions and longer work on patterns that repeat over time. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, chronic illness or pain, and communication problems.

Sessions aim to help people gain clarity, reduce reactive responses, and set manageable steps toward specific goals. Steven emphasizes motivation and practical change rather than abstract theory. To begin, a brief matching questionnaire and initial scheduling step are used to set up the first session.

How therapeutic approaches work with online sessions