Steven Harris, LMSW, LCSW

Steven Harris lives in California and holds professional licenses in both Michigan and Florida, bringing 34 years of clinical experience to his practice. He is credentialed as an LMSW and an LCSW - LMSW denotes Licensed Master Social Worker and LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and he has worked with people facing relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. His approach recognizes the client as the expert on their own life and emphasizes the strengths every person carries when confronting difficult situations.

Steven frames the decision to seek therapy as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life. He positions himself as a supportive collaborator, attentive to each individual’s story and priorities while helping to identify practical paths forward. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, strengths-focused orientation that honors personal experience and works to build resilience and clearer direction.

Available to work through a range of relational and mental health concerns, Steven draws on decades of practice to tailor his support to each person’s needs. He aims to create a therapeutic experience that helps clients navigate challenges, access their resources, and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Steven Harris commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address relational and emotional concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early connections influence present relationships and can be helpful for people working through intimacy-related issues, family patterns, and trust challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, offering a respectful space where the client’s perspective guides the work and where strengths are used to support growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can aid with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Steven works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. He adapts techniques over time so that the work remains practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy with Steven is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations. These options support consistent contact with licensed professionals and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily lives.