Steven Mason, LISW-CP

Steven Mason is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in clinical practice - LISW-CP - based in South Carolina with 21 years of experience working in mental health. He spent the bulk of his career as a VA mental health social worker and now sees clients in private practice. The LISW-CP credential indicates a licensed independent clinical social worker with training and authority to provide clinical services in South Carolina.

He approaches counseling from a holistic, respectful perspective that values sensitivity and collaboration. His style is warm and interactive, avoiding stigmatizing labels while focusing on practical strategies and personal strengths. He has extensive experience helping adults with depression, anxiety, addiction concerns, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, attention challenges such as ADHD, and career-related difficulties.

Steven integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic principles to tailor a plan to each person. He works with clients to define achievable goals, adjust strategies as needed, and build skills for lasting change. Seeking help takes courage, and he offers steady support for those ready to begin the journey toward greater well-being and self-discovery.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Steven uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily challenges. He also applies acceptance and commitment therapy - ACT - which focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-driven actions, a good fit for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Mindfulness therapy techniques appear throughout his work to teach present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills useful for emotional distress and cravings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Steven collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together he and the client tailor the treatment plan and make adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online therapy allows those he works with to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from a distance. These options offer flexibility in how and when therapy happens while maintaining a focus on practical skills and meaningful progress with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the work.