Steven Lanman, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Steven Lanman is a licensed clinician practicing in Maryland and Virginia with 30 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship struggles, family conflicts, trauma, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. He brings both medical and social work training to his practice, holding an MD - Doctor of Medicine - as well as LCSW-C and LCSW credentials, which indicate licensed clinical social work qualifications. His work spans a wide range of issues including parenting, stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, eating and mood disorders, and the many challenges that accompany major life transitions.

He prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Sessions focus on building understanding and practical strategies tailored to each person’s needs, with attention to safety and respect for individual backgrounds and identities. Taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage, and he acknowledges that initial step while partnering with clients to set goals and plan next steps for change and healing.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Steven Lanman uses proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a range of concerns. One approach focuses on practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, helping with anxiety, mood challenges, and everyday stress. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed methods that prioritize stabilization, coping skills, and gradual processing for people affected by abuse or difficult life events.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and then adapts techniques to fit what will be most helpful. That collaboration guides the pace and focus of therapy so the plan feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These formats support regular contact, flexible scheduling, and continuity of care, allowing licensed professionals to work with clients in ways that match their needs and routines.