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Steven Harris

Therapist · Florida

Steven Harris

LMSW, LCSW

Trusted licensed social worker for relationships

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  • Practical problem solving
  • Focus on strengths
  • Calm supportive presence

About Steven

Steven Harris is a licensed social worker with 34 years of experience helping people navigate relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. He also supports people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addiction concerns, career questions, and struggles with self-esteem and intimacy. Steven emphasizes that people know their own stories and brings a steady, respectful presence to the conversation.

He works in a straightforward, person-focused way that centers each client’s goals. Sessions focus on practical steps, clear listening, and helping clients use their strengths to handle immediate problems. He draws on approaches that encourage emotional connection and thought-focused change, depending on what fits a person’s needs.

Over three decades of practice have included a wide range of concerns from mood disorders and post-traumatic stress to caregiver strain and chronic health challenges. Steven’s background includes supporting people through divorce, end-of-life matters, substance use issues, and the effects of family-of-origin problems. He aims to balance compassionate listening with strategies that help people move forward.

Steven holds a Master of Social Work as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida. He offers services from Florida and conducts sessions in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist scheduling.

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

How his approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how people connect with others. It helps with relationship difficulties, intimacy challenges, and understanding patterns that repeat in close bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people try different actions and thinking patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often mix emotional exploration with concrete skills so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.

Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Working remotely also lets people meet from different locations within the therapist’s practice area while keeping regular appointments that support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Steven help with?

He helps people with relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, depression, anxiety, stress, addiction-related issues, grief, career questions, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He practices in a person-centered way that combines emotional connection with practical tools. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and setting steps that align with the client’s goals.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 34 years of professional experience working across mood disorders, trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family issues.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials and provides services from Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

What are the steps to start working together?

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

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