- Strengths focused
- Mindfulness based
- Practical skills
About Steven
Steven Osterstrom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He brings many years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, identity questions, and relationship difficulties. He also works with people facing grief, parenting strain, career transitions, and challenges related to intimacy and self-esteem.
He emphasizes a warm, interactive style in sessions that highlights strengths and practical skills. He uses mindfulness practices alongside cognitive and acceptance-based methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Sessions aim to be collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on building resilience and everyday coping tools.
Outside of individual work, he has long experience teaching social work graduate students and leading group programs. That background informs a practical, skills-focused approach in therapy and a comfort with diverse perspectives. He has also volunteered in restorative and conflict transformation settings within prisons.
Steven values exploring how past stories influence present choices. He encourages clients to use their own courage to face difficult truths and to develop more wholehearted, meaningful ways of living. The goal is steady, usable change rather than quick fixes.
People interested in working toward clearer boundaries, better emotional regulation, or renewed life purpose may find his style helpful. He supports LGBT concerns and addresses issues such as attachment, codependency, and fatherhood questions within individual work.
How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Can Help Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions by shifting focus toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and coping with change. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and build emotional regulation skills.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, day-to-day challenges, and personal preferences. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing work between in-person visits and helps people practice skills in their everyday environment.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help people with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, grief, career shifts, and questions about identity and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, focusing on strengths and practical skills. Mindfulness and compassionate reflection are woven into sessions.
What level of experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapist and has taught social work graduate students for many years.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
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 schedule according to therapist availability.