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Steven Goe

Experienced LCSW for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Grief, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Steven

Steven Goe is a California-licensed psychotherapist with three decades of clinical experience helping people navigate grief, career transitions, relationship concerns, and many life changes.

Background and approach

He brings particular attention to issues such as men's sexuality, parenting and fatherhood questions, fertility and adoption challenges, and aging-related transitions, and he also addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. His practice includes executive and professional coaching alongside support for spiritual and personal development.

Goe aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward practical, meaningful change. He draws on client-centered principles to prioritize each person’s experience, and he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help clients identify patterns, set goals, and develop skills they can use between sessions.

Steven underscores that reaching out for support requires courage, and he positions himself as a steady collaborator throughout the process.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Steven Goe integrates accessible, goal-oriented methods into his online practice to meet a variety of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy to create a respectful space where each person’s values and pace guide the work. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and achievable goals, helping clients move toward specific changes in shorter timeframes.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. He works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors the mix of approaches accordingly so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow clients to continue progress from varied locations and circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including grief, career difficulties, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and fatherhood questions, trauma and abuse, and workplace challenges.
What therapeutic styles does he use?
The practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy to honor each person’s experience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore thoughts and behaviors, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical goals and strategies.
How many years has he been practicing?
He brings 30 years of professional experience working with clients across a variety of life and career challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential CA LCSW 6058 and practices in California.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and the therapist’s availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning work with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English