Therapist profile
Steven Nelson, LMFT
California
Licensed MFT - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 101005
- NPI1588189732
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Trauma and mood
About Steven
Steven Nelson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and ADHD. He speaks English and focuses on helping people make sense of difficult moments and reduce the strain they cause.
Steven frames clients as the experts of their own stories. He helps people identify strengths they already have and put those strengths to use on concrete problems. Sessions are practical and direct, with attention to what causes reactivity, how reactions play out, and what can change in everyday life.
In the room he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. He breaks issues into manageable steps and works through those steps with the person. That might include noticing triggers, practicing different responses, and building small habits that reduce tension over time.
He has experience addressing substance use concerns alongside mood and trauma-related symptoms. That background informs how he approaches anger and impulse-related problems, especially when stress or substance use is part of the picture.
Steven invites clients to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. His practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with costs that vary by location. Sessions are held in California and are offered in English.
How sessions work
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions
Steven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying and tracking triggers, which helps people notice what reliably leads to anger and tension. Learning to recognize those patterns makes it easier to test different responses in real life.Another approach focuses on stepwise behavior change and skill practice. That means breaking big problems into small tasks, rehearsing alternate responses, and building routines that reduce stress over time. These tasks are concrete and aimed at daily situations like work or home interactions.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which techniques to try based on goals, current difficulties, and personal preferences. That partnership lets methods be adjusted as progress is made or new challenges appear.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow quicker check-ins between in-person appointments, or offer shorter phone or video meetings when time or bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these options to match therapy to everyday schedules without promising a particular service.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with adults who struggle with reactivity, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, or interpersonal irritability. Anger is listed among his core concerns.
How would he approach my anger in sessions?
He focuses on practical steps like identifying triggers, changing habitual reactions, and building small daily practices to reduce reactivity. Sessions emphasize applying these steps to real situations.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience as a therapist working with mood, trauma, substance use, and anger-related concerns. That experience shapes his practical approach to problem solving.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.