- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused goals
About Steven
Steven Goe is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing grief, career strain, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, and other life changes. He also supports issues related to sexuality, parenting, fertility, adoption, and aging.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through strong feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He includes coaching and personal development when useful to a client's goals.
His style is client-centered, which means he listens first and follows what matters to the client. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to examine thoughts and reactions. He also uses solution-focused work to set small, achievable goals and measure progress.
Over three decades he has worked with professionals and people navigating transitions. That background informs how he frames career and workplace concerns alongside personal issues. He brings attention to patterns that keep problems repeating and to skills that reduce tension in daily life.
People who come for anger concerns often want clearer ways to respond, less lingering resentment, or help handling another person’s anger. Sessions typically mix talking, practical exercises, and goal-setting to make changes that fit everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy means the therapist follows the client's concerns and priorities. In practice this looks like open questions, reflective listening, and shaping sessions around what the client brings up that week.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online sessions often use worksheets, thought records, and behavioral experiments to spot unhelpful patterns and try new responses.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps toward a preferred outcome. Sessions highlight achievable actions and track progress between meetings.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients take an active role in deciding what feels most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, shorten some check-ins, or focus on practical exercises that transfer into daily routines. It can also let people work with a licensed professional from wherever they are in California without needing to travel.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with grief, career difficulties, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, parenting, sexuality, and related life changes.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a client-centered style, adding cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps to set practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on personal and career challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.