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Steven Edwards

Steven Edwards, LCSW

Utah

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Anger management
  • Career strain

About Steven

Steven Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with 23 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health. He practices in Utah and works primarily with adults aged 18 to 90. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career strain, and life transitions.

Steven has worked with people from rural and urban backgrounds. He brings practical skills learned over two decades to conversations about mood, worry, and frustration. He talks through what is happening in daily life and looks for concrete steps to reduce intense reactions and repeated patterns.

Sessions focus on clear problem solving and emotion management. Steven teaches skills people can use when tension starts to build, along with ways to change recurring responses that cause regret or relationship strain. He also addresses related issues such as guilt, impulsivity, and isolation.

Clients who worry about work stress or midlife questions can expect direct discussion about goals and options. Steven also supports people facing divorce, caregiver stress, or conflicts tied to control and communication. He includes multicultural concerns and men's issues when they are relevant.

He typically checks messages Monday through Thursday and responds during working hours. If a message arrives after 5:00 pm it will be replied to the next business day. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How his methods translate to online sessions

Steven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and behavior change. One common approach teaches emotion regulation skills so people can notice early signs of agitation and use concrete steps to calm down. This helps with sudden anger, workplace frustration, and heated conversations at home.

Another approach emphasizes identifying patterns and changing routines that trigger strong reactions. It looks at what happens before, during, and after episodes of anger or impulsive behavior, and helps people try different responses in everyday situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, preferences, and daily demands. That means adjusting plans over time and testing strategies that fit real life.

The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy day. Online work can reduce travel time and make brief check-ins more manageable during a lunch break or between obligations. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and how they fit into your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

23+ years

Listed in

Montana, Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related topics like guilt, impulsivity, isolation, and midlife issues.

How would you describe his approach in sessions?

He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and teaches skills for managing emotions and changing unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on clear problem solving and usable strategies.

What is his professional background?

He has 23 years of professional experience in mental and behavioral health, working in a range of community settings and with diverse populations.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in Montana and Utah and practices out of Utah.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

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