Steven Harris , LMSW, LCSW

He lives in California but is licensed to practice in Michigan and Florida and brings 34 years of professional experience to his work. Steven Harris has supported clients through relationship challenges, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns, helping them find clearer paths forward when life feels overwhelming.

He works from the premise that each person is the expert of their own story and that built-in strengths can be used to address painful or persistent problems. Acknowledging that seeking change takes courage, he offers steady support and practical guidance as clients take initial and ongoing steps toward a more satisfying life.

Steven holds an LMSW and an LCSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - designations that reflect formal social work training and clinical practice. He emphasizes listening, collaboration, and a strengths-based approach to tailor care to each person’s goals and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Steven Harris integrates several proven approaches to meet the needs of different clients. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people address issues like intimacy struggles, trust concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client’s own expertise, creating a collaborative space to clarify values, build confidence, and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and useful.

Online therapy provides flexible options for receiving care. Steven offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit therapy into busy schedules and access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats support continuity of care and make it easier to engage in regular sessions even when life is complicated.