- Strength-based approach
- First responder experience
- Focus on stress
About Steven
Steven Mondragon is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience practicing in Utah. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also brings experience supporting first responders such as police, fire, and medical personnel. Steven centers his work on each person's strengths and lived experience as the starting point for change.
He believes people know their own story and that small shifts can make daily life feel more manageable. Sessions typically begin with clear goals and practical steps. Steven pays attention to how everyday patterns - in thinking, behavior, and relationships - keep problems going, and he helps people try different ways of responding.
His approach draws on client-centered principles that keep the person's perspective in focus. He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. When motivation is low, he leans on motivational interviewing to spark movement toward goals.
For people who have been hurt or overwhelmed by traumatic events, he applies trauma-focused methods aimed at reducing the hold those memories have on daily life. He works to create a calm pace and realistic next steps so progress feels achievable.
Steven tends to work in a direct but respectful style. He helps people set short-term targets and test what works between sessions. The goal is clearer choices, steadier emotion, and more confidence in facing life’s pressures.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Steven incorporates client-centered work that focuses on the person's perspective and strengths. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what matters most, and builds goals around the client's priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of stress or life changes.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers concrete tools for reducing anxiety and improving mood by testing new ways of thinking and behaving. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to cause distress; these methods break worries into manageable steps and reduce how much the memories interfere with day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first sessions. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way. That process can include trying a technique for a few weeks and adjusting based on what helps.
Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins around work or family obligations. It can also make it easier to use tools like worksheets and thought records between meetings to track progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness and pain, and life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is direct and respectful, centered on each person's strengths. He helps set short-term goals and practices small steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in Utah.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds an LCSW, licensed in Utah, and provides services based on that licensure in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.