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MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Steven Lanman, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Steven

Steven Lanman is a clinician with three decades of professional experience who focuses on a wide range of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and LGBT-related matters.

Background and approach

He holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia while accepting international clients. His background also includes work with bipolar disorder, eating concerns, parenting challenges, and coaching around life transitions.

Lanman aims to foster an atmosphere where clients can express thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. He emphasizes collaboration, helping people explore patterns, identify goals, and develop practical strategies for coping with stress, communication problems, abandonment issues, and other complex challenges.

Additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and end-of-life counseling. Clients can connect through a variety of session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and subscriptions may be adjusted or canceled depending on location and availability.

He encourages those taking the initial step toward therapy and supports them in finding approaches that fit their needs and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Steven integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and insight. One common approach he uses involves cognitive-behavioral strategies that help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress. Another frequently applied method focuses on trauma-informed care, which helps people process past hurt and reduce its impact on daily functioning through paced, supportive interventions.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques over time so treatment remains relevant and effective for each individual. This partnership helps clients feel involved in decisions about their care and confident that methods are matched to their situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, manage appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities, and access licensed professionals from Virginia and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Steven supports people facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, bipolar disorder, eating issues, parenting challenges, and coaching needs.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental environment and works collaboratively with clients to explore feelings, set goals, and develop practical coping strategies tailored to each person.
What is his professional background?
He brings 30 years of professional work experience and a history of helping clients with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Credentials listed are MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW, and he practices in Virginia. License details include MD LCSW-C 21364 and VA LCSW 0904001817.
Can someone who lives outside the country work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and can provide services across borders subject to scheduling and regulatory considerations.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how clients connect.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefEating disordersBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Maryland

Languages

English

About

Steven Lanman is an MD practicing in Virginia, with 30 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.