- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Men's wellbeing
About Steven
Steven Penn is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with nine years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, and major life shifts. He is LGBT+ affirmative and aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Steven works in a conversational, down-to-earth way. He listens first to understand what matters most, then shapes the plan around each person’s needs. Expect plain talk about goals, small practical steps, and regular check-ins to see what is helping.
His approach pulls from several methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That mix lets him address worried thoughts, patterns that repeat in relationships, and skills for coping with painful feelings.
Steven often helps people facing issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, difficulties with communication, control struggles, and feelings of guilt or shame. He also supports men dealing with isolation, jealousy, midlife questions, and changes after separation or divorce.
In sessions he focuses on concrete changes and insight. He will explore how past experiences shape current habits while also teaching tools to manage strong emotions. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier mood, and more satisfying daily life.
To begin, Steven asks people to describe what feels most urgent and what they hope to change. He then works collaboratively to set small, achievable goals and reviews progress regularly.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps you name goals you actually want to reach. This approach is useful when someone needs space to be heard and to shape the direction of therapy.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. This method often helps with anxiety, low mood, and coping through life changes.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. It pairs well with other methods when someone wants tools to steady strong feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and choose methods together. That collaborative process helps shape what happens session to session.
If you are thinking about online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist can explain how he structures visits and what to expect. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy week by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. He also addresses relationship issues and related areas like abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is conversational and practical. He listens first, then sets collaborative goals and uses straightforward tools to track progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional work experience supporting people through mood problems, relationship struggles, and life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is licensed as an LCSW in New York. This credential is listed as NY LCSW in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.