- Mindfulness oriented
- Skills and homework
- Practical guidance
About Steven
Dr. Steven Blakely earned a Ph.D. in psychology from California Graduate Institute and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Pepperdine University. He brings three years of recent clinical experience and a long history of varied work in mental health settings. He practices in California and speaks English.
He favors practical methods that help people manage strong feelings and recurring thoughts. In sessions he guides clients through mindfulness, acceptance, and simple exercises to calm worry. He also uses structured techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to build coping skills for daily life.
Blakely has worked across inpatient psychiatric settings, educational testing for children and adults, and care for older adults in skilled nursing and assisted living. Those roles shaped his focus on depression, anxiety, grief, and mood concerns. He also lists experience with ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood patterns, and parenting stress.
His toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness therapy. He offers practical handouts and homework to help people practice skills between sessions. He emphasizes attention to the present moment and gentle acceptance as routes to steadier mood and less panic.
People who want calm, straightforward strategies and a mix of mindfulness and skill-building may find his approach a good match. Prospective clients should use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting taken over by them. It uses practical exercises and values-based goals to guide decisions and reduce the hold of anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thought patterns that feed panic and worry, then practicing new behaviors to test different outcomes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and more stable interactions when emotions are intense.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients can expect to try an approach, review how it feels, and adjust the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, or caregiving duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let people practice skills in the environments where they live and sleep. Ask about available session types during scheduling to match the format to daily life and goals.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the clinician's focus areas.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Expect a mix of mindfulness practice, skill coaching, and structured talk work. The therapist provides exercises and homework to help apply new habits between appointments.
What is the therapist's background?
He holds a Ph.D. in psychology and has experience in inpatient psychiatric settings, psychological and educational testing, and care for older adults in skilled nursing and assisted living.
What credential does the clinician hold and where is he located?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 20483 and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.