Dr. Steven Blakely, CA Psychologist 20483

Dr. Steven Blakely is a licensed psychologist in California with a Ph.D. in psychology from California Graduate Institute in Westwood and both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu. He brings a wide range of clinical experience, including six years working with inpatient psychiatric patients across two mental hospitals, twelve years conducting psychological and educational testing for children, adolescents, and adults, and twelve years supporting the skilled nursing and assisted living senior population where depression, anxiety, worry, and grief were common concerns.

He holds certificates in behavioral medicine and hypnosis and has developed extensive therapy homework and tools to help people manage mood and quiet the mind. Dr. Blakely approaches care as a long-time learner and seeker, integrating acceptance, meditation, mindfulness, and inquiry work into therapeutic practice. He emphasizes attention to the present moment, acceptance, and nonjudgment as foundations for mood stability, and he guides clients toward practices that support emotional regulation and steadiness.

Identified as CA Psychologist 20483, Dr. Blakely combines formal training and decades of varied clinical work with an emphasis on practical strategies and contemplative practices to help clients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, and other life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites clients to clarify what matters most to them and to practice accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed actions toward valued goals. It can be useful for people facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions who want practical steps tied to personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more balanced alternatives. CBT is often used for stress, panic, mood concerns, and problems with sleep or worry because it pairs practical skills with short-term exercises.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and sensations, supporting emotional regulation and reduced reactivity. Dr. Steven Blakely combines these approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Blakely works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods fit a client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Blakely is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into varied schedules and locations. These options make it easier to access consistent support and to use therapies in the context of daily life.