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Biography
"Steven is an experienced and compassionate licensed counselor specializing in trauma, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, depression, and anxiety. With a patient-centered approach, Steven is dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients of all ages, creating a safe and compassionate environment that fosters healing and personal growth.
At the core of Steven's practice is an integrative approach focused on addressing attachment, relational, and developmental trauma. This approach emphasizes the importance of fostering connection and resilience, helping patients move beyond survival mechanisms to a greater sense of emotional and psychological well-being. By working collaboratively with patients, Steven assists them in identifying and resolving deep-rooted patterns of disconnection and self-limitation, supporting them in reclaiming their sense of agency and authenticity.
Steven believes that every patient’s journey is unique, and treatment should be tailored to their individual needs. Using an integrative approach, Steven combines evidence-based therapies with a deep understanding of trauma and the human experience, offering patients the tools they need to build meaningful, fulfilling lives. This commitment to holistic, patient-centered care drives Steven's work and fuels their passion for mental health, always striving to help patients achieve lasting, positive change."
Brightside offerings
TherapyTeen Therapy
Clinical Focus Areas
Anxiety DisordersChronic Health ConditionsMood DisordersPersonality DisordersSuicidality
Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
Identity
Male
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Community & allyship
LGBTQ+Men's Mental HealthPeople with DisabilitiesSingle MothersSurvivors of Trauma and AbuseVeteransWomen
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