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Steven Harris

Steven Harris, LMSW, LCSW

LMSW, LCSW - relationship and mood work

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Profile details for Steven Harris
CredentialsLMSW, LCSW
LicensesLCSW, Florida / SW11096; LMSW, Michigan / 6801062493
NPI1144438201
Experience34 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationFlorida

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  • Attachment-based methods
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Client-centered approach

About Steven

Steven Harris, LMSW, LCSW, is licensed in Michigan and Florida and has 34 years of clinical experience. He works on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, mood and anxiety problems, addictions, grief, and related life challenges. He frames clients as experts on their own stories and focuses on building from existing strengths. His approach emphasizes collaboration and practical steps over jargon.

In sessions he uses several evidence-informed approaches. He draws on attachment-based methods to look at relational patterns and emotional bonding. He uses client-centered techniques to create a conversational space where the client’s goals guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is applied to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Steven also incorporates emotionally-focused ideas to address intimacy and repair ruptures in relationships. Mindfulness practices are used to help people manage stress, regulate mood, and stay present during difficult moments. He keeps explanations straightforward and offers concrete strategies clients can try between meetings.

He emphasizes practical progress. That can mean shorter skill-building exercises, repeated practice of new behaviors, or focused conversations about difficult decisions. He works with concerns that range from everyday stress to complex trauma and long-term mood issues.

Steven lives in Florida for licensing purposes and conducts his work in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules an initial meeting.

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Therapeutic approaches and how they apply online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior. It can help people who struggle with intimacy, trust, and recurring conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers sessions on the client’s perspective and goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps clarify choices and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be revisited as the work progresses to keep it useful and relevant.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or more frequent, brief sessions when that fits a person's life. Confirm the exact session options before booking, since this profile does not list specific formats. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic approaches online as in-person, while adapting exercises and between-session tasks to the online setting.

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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

Listed in

Florida, Michigan

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What problems does he address?

He helps people with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, and related problems.

What is his therapeutic style?

He describes a collaborative, strengths-focused style. He emphasizes practical steps and client goals in sessions.

How many years has he practiced?

He has 34 years of professional experience.

Which credentials and licenses does he hold?

He holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Florida.

What languages are available?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

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

How do I begin a session with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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