- Acceptance oriented
- Mindfulness based
- Strengths focused
About Steven
Steven Osterstrom is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. He brings 24 years of clinical experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns. He also focuses on codependency, attachment and communication problems that affect day-to-day life.
Steven keeps sessions warm and interactive. He blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches. Mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies are woven into his work to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.
He has taught social work graduate students for many years and has led group work in correctional settings through violence-prevention programs. Those experiences shaped his approach to diversity, gender inclusion, and understanding complex life situations.
In session he emphasizes strengths, respect, and compassion. He encourages people to be curious about beliefs that hold them back and to use small, brave steps toward change. Discussions are straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person at the moment.
People come to him for help with grief, parenting stress, career transitions, trauma and intimacy-related issues. Steven aims to help people build resilience and clearer choices so they can live in ways that match their values.
How ACT, CBT and Mindfulness translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small committed actions. It helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and then choose actions that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily struggles. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the client's life and adjust work as needed.
Specific session formats supported by this therapist are not listed here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets therapists use worksheets, mindfulness practices, and homework between meetings to reinforce skills learned in session.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, among other issues such as parenting, career strain, and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered listening with practical cognitive and mindfulness-based techniques to address patterns and behavior.
What is his professional background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of clinical experience and many years teaching social work graduate students and leading group programs in correctional settings.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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