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Steven Nelson, LMFT

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Steven

Steven Nelson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who grounds his work in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

Background and approach

He draws on six years of clinical experience to support people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and ADHD, while also addressing related concerns such as attachment and communication problems, codependency, and chronic illness. Steven emphasizes clients' existing strengths and collaborates to build practical coping strategies tailored to each person's situation.

He frames therapy as a partnership in which the client’s knowledge of their own life guides the process, and he offers a steady, respectful presence while exploring patterns and developing new skills.

Steven has worked with a broad range of issues including abandonment, adoption and foster care challenges, caregiver stress, body image, and adjustment to aging or medical diagnoses. He aims to make the initial step into therapy feel attainable and honors the courage it takes to begin.

Sessions are conducted in English and delivered through a variety of online formats to fit different lifestyles and schedules. Steven’s approach centers on clear goals, practical tools, and collaborative planning to help clients navigate difficult emotions and everyday demands.

Evidence-Based Methods and Online Access

Steven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and understanding patterns that maintain distress. Cognitive behavioral approaches help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. Trauma-informed strategies aim to create a steady, paced process for working with traumatic or abusive experiences while supporting emotional regulation and safety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods and adjust the plan over time to find what fits best for the individual's needs and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules and varied routines. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins between sessions, and access support from home or other convenient locations, all while working with licensed professionals committed to clear goals and practical tools.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven commonly address?
Steven supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and ADHD, as well as related issues like attachment, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works collaboratively, emphasizing clients' strengths while helping develop practical coping strategies tailored to individual needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings six years of professional clinical experience to his work with clients.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He is an LMFT licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 101005 and practices from that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can 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 the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English