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Steven Mondragon

Calm, practical, strengths-based care

LCSW Utah

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Steven

Steven Mondragon is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Utah with a decade of professional experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and anger, bringing a strengths-based stance that centers the client's perspective and lived experience.

Background and approach

As an LCSW he draws on practical tools to bolster motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while addressing complex issues such as dissociation, attachment concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or pain. His work also attends to specific life challenges including isolation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, communication problems, and questions of life purpose.

Steven integrates evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. He describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative and supportive, aiming to help clients take meaningful steps toward greater wellbeing and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy is another key element of his practice; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and meeting each person where they are so they can access their own strengths and make meaningful changes.

Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to choose or blend methods based on goals, preferences, and the specific challenges presented, allowing plans to evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow clients to engage in therapy in a way that fits their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues, along with related problems such as abandonment, dissociation, and chronic pain or illness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach centers the client's strengths and story while blending practical, evidence-informed methods to help people set and reach meaningful goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 10 years of clinical experience and emphasizes motivation, confidence building, and coping strategies drawn from multiple therapy models.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Utah with licence number UT LCSW 8630262-3501 and practices in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are provided in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English