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Steven Harris

Steven Harris

LMSW, LCSW

Experienced therapist focused on trauma and relationships

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  • Trauma-informed care
  • Strengths-based approach
  • Practical coping skills

About Steven

Steven Harris is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of professional experience. He helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, and addiction. He approaches each person with respect and a focus on their strengths.

He believes clients are the experts on their own stories and builds sessions around what matters most to them. Conversations are practical and grounded. He helps people break worries into manageable steps and find ways to handle daily stressors.

Steven uses methods drawn from Trauma-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches. In practice he listens first, then offers strategies that match a person’s goals. Sessions balance emotional support with concrete tools for coping.

Over three decades of work have included a wide range of concerns such as grief, eating and sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and mood disorders. He also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness impacts, end-of-life stress, and veteran-related issues when relevant to a person’s story.

Steven holds a Master of Social Work and is credentialed as an LMSW and LCSW in Michigan and Florida. He works in English and practices from Florida. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process and reduce the hold of past traumatic events by working carefully through memories, reactions, and coping patterns. It can help with post-traumatic stress, intense anxiety, and the ongoing effects of abuse.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses. It can be useful for people who want to improve how they relate to partners, family members, or close others.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It provides clear strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build practical habits for managing mood, anxiety, or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape goals and the mix of techniques used in sessions.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about which online or in-person arrangements are available. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, shorten travel time, and allow sessions to fit into busy days. It also makes it simpler to continue care during life transitions while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional support.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Credentials

Florida, Michigan

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCSW, FloridaSW11096
  • LMSW, Michigan6801062493
  • NPI1144438201

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven typically address?

He supports people with relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and related issues such as eating, sleeping, anger, and self-esteem.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and focused on the person’s strengths. He listens closely and blends emotional support with practical steps to manage stress and reach goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 34 years of professional work experience across a range of settings and concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Florida. He practices from Florida and uses English in sessions.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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