- Stress and anxiety
- First responder issues
- CBT and solution-focused
About Steven
Steven Mondragon is a Utah LCSW with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also has experience supporting first responders such as police, fire, and medical personnel.
Steven takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. He treats the client as the expert on their life and looks for strengths that can be used to manage difficult feelings and situations. Sessions are practical and oriented toward improving day-to-day coping and motivation.
He uses conversational methods to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Steven draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Solution-focused strategies support short-term goal setting and measurable progress.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, he integrates trauma-focused work in ways that aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Motivational interviewing is used when people are unsure about change or need to build readiness for next steps.
Steven emphasizes clear steps and small experiments clients can try between sessions. He pays attention to practical barriers like motivation, work schedules, and safety planning when anger or intense emotions come up. The intent is to create achievable change rather than promise quick fixes.
How his approaches are used in online work
Steven commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy in his work. CBT helps by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anger. Solution-focused work concentrates on clear, short-term goals and practical steps that produce measurable progress.He also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past harm affects current emotions. That approach aims to lessen trauma-related symptoms and improve daily functioning through gradual, paced interventions. Motivational interviewing is used to increase readiness for change when clients feel uncertain about taking action.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. He works with each person to pick approaches that match goals, needs, and preferences. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust techniques if something isn’t helping.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help maintain consistency while working on anger, stress, or trauma-related goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include impulsivity, control issues, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-focused approach that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions emphasize practical steps, short-term goals, and skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with first responders and people affected by trauma.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices with a focus on adult mental health concerns. Sessions are provided from his Utah practice.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person, video, or phone sessions are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the chosen plan and any regional differences.
What are the steps to get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process will connect you to the initial appointment step.