- Stress and anxiety
- Panic support
- Trauma care
About Steven
Steven Goclowski is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in California. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and grief. He also supports those coping with compassion fatigue and the lasting impacts of high-stress work. Steven creates a calm setting where people can share what they think and feel without judgment.
He uses clear, straightforward talk to help people find manageable steps forward. Steven blends several approaches so sessions match what each person needs. He offers practical tools to reduce worry, manage panic, and improve day-to-day functioning.
Many people turn to him after difficult events, or when old family patterns keep repeating. He draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how past relationships shape current behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that change how someone feels.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of his toolbox for processing painful memories when that is appropriate. He also uses client-centered and existential ideas to keep the work grounded in the person’s values and choices. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.
Steven has worked with helpers in social services, healthcare, law enforcement, and rescue work who face unique stressors. He aims to help people reclaim a sense of balance, rebuild routines, and move toward clearer goals.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect present-day reactions and connections. In sessions this can mean noticing recurring patterns and trying different ways of relating to others to reduce conflict and isolation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and practice small changes that can ease anxiety and panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals, what has helped before, and how they prefer to work. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow follow-ups between in-person appointments when those are offered. It can also make shorter check-ins simpler when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals, including therapists like him, use these methods to help clients move toward clearer routines and manageable steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns like attachment issues and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He blends talk, practical exercises, and reflection so people can try new habits between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He brings 30 years of experience working with individuals and professionals in high-stress jobs, including social work, healthcare, law enforcement, and rescue services.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He is a California LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.