Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
How Steven works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Steven
Steven Mason is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina. He brings 21 years of experience to his personal work. He focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, sleep issues, addictions, anger, and low self-esteem.
He aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space for people to talk and think about change. Mason uses straightforward methods that match what each person needs. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment ideas and mindfulness practices.
Background and approach
He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to help set goals and build momentum. Sessions are conversational and collaborative. He listens for what matters to each person, then focuses on small practical steps.
That can mean learning new ways to manage strong emotions, changing unhelpful thinking, or building routines that improve sleep and mood. He also helps people facing life transitions, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and process or substance-related addictions. Other common areas include trauma, obsessive-compulsive patterns, career strain, and eating-related worries.
Mason describes his style as warm and interactive. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with sensitivity. If someone is ready to work on change, he offers support aimed at real-life results.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Steven's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Steven lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches work online
Steven commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches moment-to-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take committed steps toward them. Together these methods are practical and goal-oriented, and they translate well to conversations over video or phone. The therapist will work with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits best based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues help the work, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, brief skills practice, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people use the format that fits their daily life.
Questions people ask about Steven
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma, eating concerns, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful conversation, practical steps, and tailored plans rather than labels.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of clinical experience working in social work and related mental health roles before moving to independent practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the credential LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice, and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.