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Steven Harris

Therapist · Florida

Steven Harris

LMSW, LCSW

Experienced LCSW focused on practical coping

  • 34 years' experience
  • Based in Florida
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Relationship and family concerns
  • 34 years experience

About Steven

Steven Harris is a licensed social worker with 34 years of experience helping people through relationship strain, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and caregiving stress. He works with individuals who are managing addiction, mood disorders, parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, and life changes tied to aging or illness. Steven writes plainly and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier.

He sees the person, not just the problem, and treats each person as the expert on their own story. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. Steven helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build on strengths they already have.

Over three decades of practice brings familiarity with many common concerns. His background includes supporting those facing hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver stress, veteran and armed forces issues, and chronic illness. He draws on a mix of approaches to match the work to the situation.

In session Steven uses straightforward conversation, guided exercises, and goal-focused steps. He aims to reduce overwhelm and improve coping with tools that fit daily life. People leave with clearer next steps and things they can practice between meetings.

He is licensed as an LMSW and as an LCSW in Florida and Michigan. Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through the site’s matching and scheduling process. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire to begin.

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 therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use that work to notice patterns in current relationships and try different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers clear steps to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can shift as the work progresses, and adjustments are made collaboratively.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, help people fit sessions into busy lives, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or permit sessions without video if that helps someone stay focused. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be set up to fit everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He supports people working through relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, grief, addiction, mood and anxiety concerns, caregiver stress, and issues tied to aging or chronic illness.

How would you describe his way of working?

He takes a collaborative, practical approach that centers the client's own knowledge of their life and focuses on steps that can be tried between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He brings 34 years of professional experience across clinical settings and has worked with people facing end-of-life concerns, chronic illness, and veteran-related issues.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

He is licensed as an LMSW and an LCSW in Michigan and Florida, and lists Florida as his practice location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What should I do to begin working together?

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

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