- Trauma-focused methods
- Attachment-based work
- CBT for anxiety
About Steven
Steven Goclowski is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on life purpose and issues that affect people recovering from high-stress work.
Steve approaches sessions in a straightforward, conversational way. He listens to what matters most and helps people name priorities and next steps. He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral work and attachment ideas to address patterns that repeat in relationships and self-talk.
When trauma and intense memories come up, he can use techniques drawn from EMDR-informed methods alongside talking therapies. He also uses existential questions when people are asking what matters after big life changes. Sessions tend to balance emotional processing with concrete skills for coping and communication.
Many clients come because work, caregiving, or emergency response roles have worn them down. He has experience supporting people who face compassion fatigue and first responder stress. He helps people sort through guilt, shame, and family-of-origin patterns that keep causing conflict.
Practical matters are part of the work. Steve talks about specific strategies for panic attacks, addiction patterns, and rebuilding connection after betrayal. He helps people test small changes between sessions and notices what actually works in daily life.
How his methods translate to online work
Steven commonly uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques in sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people notice and change repeating habits. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.He also draws on EMDR-informed approaches for processing traumatic memories when those memories are central to the problem. EMDR-style techniques are used alongside talking work to reduce the intensity of traumatic images and reactions, often paired with grounding and coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options and adjust methods based on a client's goals, preferences, and how they respond. The style is collaborative and pragmatic - testing what helps and shifting course when needed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Some formats can also be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter setting is needed, but please verify the specific session types available before you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include life purpose, attachment issues, codependency, and addiction-related concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based ideas. The work mixes emotional processing and practical steps people can try between sessions.
What is his experience working with helpers and first responders?
He has 30 years of experience and has supported people in high-stress fields such as social work, healthcare, law enforcement, and rescue services. That background informs work with compassion fatigue and occupational stress.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a California LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and he practices in California.
Can people meet with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the match and chosen plan.
How do I begin the process of working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.