- Grief and loss
- Career and coaching
- Men's issues
About Steven
Steven Goe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing grief and loss, career concerns, men's issues including sexuality, and life changes related to aging, fertility, and adoption.
He helps people notice how patterns from their family of origin and earlier relationships show up now. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation about feelings, decisions, and the behaviors that keep problems repeating. He draws on client-centered methods to keep the focus on the person in front of him.
Steven also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that change what people do and how they feel. Solution-focused methods are used to spot strengths and build steps that move someone toward a clearer goal. These approaches are offered together, depending on what a person needs that week.
He brings experience working with executives and professionals who want coaching alongside therapeutic work. This can mean balancing career pressures with relationships, parenting, or questions about life purpose.
People who contact him can expect direct conversation about practical choices, emotional patterns, and next steps they can test between sessions. The emphasis is on useful change rather than theory alone. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In an online session this looks like time spent describing what is happening now and having the therapist help clarify feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connection between thoughts, actions, and feelings. Online CBT often uses brief exercises and planning between sessions to try new behaviors and notice results. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps toward specific goals and often suits short-term work on a defined problem.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Steven will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to prioritize based on their goals, current needs, and what feels most useful in session. That decision can change over time as progress is made or different issues arise.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to include brief check-ins around work or family obligations. Online conversations also make it straightforward to combine coaching-focused work with therapeutic exploration without requiring in-person attendance.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family background?
He helps people examine patterns that trace back to family of origin issues and how those patterns affect current relationships and choices.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that keeps attention on the person's experience, combined with practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on grief, career concerns, men's issues, and life changes.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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