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Steven Emerson, LCSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Steven

Steven Emerson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Background and approach

He also addresses matters such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related challenges, and brings experience supporting people facing abandonment, adoption and foster care dynamics, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and codependency concerns. Across nine years of practice, Steven emphasizes a nonjudgmental, client-centered stance that prioritizes open communication and collaboration.

He blends practical interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques with motivational interviewing and trauma-focused methods when appropriate, tailoring his approach to each client’s needs. He encourages clients to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and works to create a respectful space where goals and next steps can be developed together.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to accommodate varying schedules, and Steven supports clients as they explore strategies for emotional regulation, relationship patterns, identity questions, and life transitions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and prioritizing each person’s perspective; it helps people feel heard and supports exploration of values, identity, and emotional priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring ambivalence and building internal motivation for change, often helpful for addictions, behavioral goals, and increasing readiness for new steps.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time decision. The therapist will work collaboratively with clients to assess their goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adapting the mix of approaches as progress unfolds and needs shift.

Online therapy delivers these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and allow continuity of care from distant locations. These formats support flexible check-ins, practical skill-building between sessions, and ongoing collaboration so clients can work toward goals in ways that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and a range of relationship and identity-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, emphasizing open dialogue and tailored interventions that fit each client’s needs and preferences.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with clients on emotional regulation, motivation, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 091304.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English