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CA Psychologist 20483

Dr. Steven Blakely, CA Psychologist 20483

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Steven

Dr. Steven Blakely brings a focused clinical path built on graduate training and diverse practice settings.

Background and approach

He earned a Ph.D. in psychology from California Graduate Institute in Westwood and completed both a bachelor’s and master’s degree at Pepperdine University in Malibu.

His work history includes posts in two mental hospitals serving inpatient psychiatric patients, many years conducting psychological and educational testing across age groups, and extended experience with skilled nursing and assisted living populations where mood concerns such as depression, anxiety, worry, and grief were common. Across three years in his current professional role, Dr.

Blakely emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness, and practical strategies to help people manage mood and stress. He integrates evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices.

He maintains certificates in behavioral medicine and hypnosis and offers structured skill-building exercises and take-home tools designed to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Clients can expect a thoughtful, inquiry-oriented style that blends meditation and practical coping skills.

Dr. Blakely practices in California and holds the credential CA Psychologist 20483.

He works in English and focuses on helping individuals address anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma-related concerns, sleep problems, and other mood-related challenges.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Blakely frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them while clarifying personal values to guide action; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises and practical skills, often helping with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, life context, and personal preferences with each client and recommend techniques drawn from these methods, adjusting the plan together as goals and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to support flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to work on mindfulness practice, behavioral experiments, and homework exercises from home or other convenient locations, and they make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a range of mood and stress-related issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach blends acceptance, mindfulness, and practical behavioral strategies. Sessions typically mix inquiry, skill practice, and homework to build mood regulation and present-moment awareness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
His current professional experience totals 3 years, built on prior roles in inpatient psychiatric settings, testing services, and work with skilled nursing populations.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential CA Psychologist 20483 and practices in California.
Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Steven can help with

Dr. Steven Blakely works with clients on stress and anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Steven works with inpatient psychiatric patients, children, adolescents, and adults.

How Steven approaches therapy

Steven's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Steven is a CA Psychologist 20483 practicing in California, with 3 years of clinical experience.