Works with
How Steven works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Steven
Steven Osterstrom is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 24 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and anger. He combines gentle support with concrete tools to help people manage emotions and make changes that matter.
Steven keeps sessions warm and interactive. He draws on client-centered methods that prioritize each person’s experience and values.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. His background includes long-term work in both individual and group settings and two decades of teaching graduate students in social work.
He has also volunteered with prison programs focused on nonviolent conflict skills, which shaped his approach to working with diverse life stories. In sessions he looks for clear, usable steps that fit a person’s life. That can mean learning grounding and breathing practices, testing small behavior changes, or clarifying values and goals.
The focus is on what helps reduce distress and improves daily functioning. Steven believes therapy is a collaborative process. He helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and then experiments with different responses.
The work emphasizes compassion, resilience, and practical change so people can move toward healthier patterns.
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
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Steven lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life that matters to them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing specific alternatives to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy centers on simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help people regulate strong emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what feels helpful. This is a collaborative process that mixes listening with hands-on techniques so the plan fits the client's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support ongoing coaching, brief reflections, or between-session follow-ups. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions while using the approaches above in a way that fits everyday life.
Questions people ask about Steven
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
Steven works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm and interactive, blending client-centered conversation with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience as a psychotherapist, with work in both individual and group counseling and two decades of teaching social work graduate students.
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 international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.