Steven Mondragon , LCSW

Steven Mondragon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 10 years of professional experience. He works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and he has developed particular experience supporting first responders such as police, fire, and medical professionals. Steven emphasizes practical strategies for motivation and confidence while addressing underlying patterns that contribute to ongoing distress.

He approaches each person as the expert of their own life and looks to build on existing strengths rather than impose one-size-fits-all solutions. That perspective guides collaborative work on issues like communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, impulsivity, and coping with chronic pain or illness. Steven also supports clients who are processing guilt, shame, dissociation, or the emotional impacts of disasters and high-stress work.

Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Steven offers steady support during that process. His training and experience aim to help clients identify clear goals, develop coping skills, and find more satisfying ways to move forward in life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and perspectives guide the work. This approach helps people build self-understanding, strengthen confidence, and find solutions that fit their life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, and it helps clients develop skills they can apply between sessions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and healing from traumatic experiences with sensitivity to how trauma affects thoughts, feelings, and relationships. It is often used when past events continue to disrupt daily functioning or emotional safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and to select or adapt methods that best support progress.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.