Therapist profile
Steven Goclowski, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and relationship work
Continue with StevenWhere Steven stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 18732
- NPI
- 1942399258
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Attachment focus
- CBT methods
- Trauma processing
About Steven
Steven Goclowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. Steven offers practical, straightforward help for people who feel stuck caring for others while their own needs get sidelined.
He draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. Sessions focus on clear, usable strategies as well as understanding how early attachment and current relationship patterns interact. Steven also uses methods aimed at processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
People come to him for help with codependency, communication problems, family of origin issues, isolation, and problems tied to high-stress jobs. He has experience supporting helpers - social service workers, healthcare staff, law enforcement, and rescue personnel - through burnout and job-related strain.
In sessions he helps people name what they’re feeling, practice setting boundaries, and try small behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. He discusses coping tools for panic, addiction-related behaviors, and post-traumatic stress in plain language.
Steven’s approach balances talking through difficult material with concrete skills people can use between sessions. He asks about clients’ goals, offers clear feedback, and helps plan the next steps toward clearer choices in relationships and work.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current behavior and helps people notice repeating cycles in close relationships. This can help when someone struggles with people-pleasing, boundary issues, or codependent habits.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflection so the person can find their own answers; it supports clearer decision making and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Steven collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as needed. He discusses options openly and helps set concrete steps to try between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce travel time after a shift. Therapists can also offer approaches that focus on skills practice and memory processing in ways that work in remote sessions.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions combine practical skills and discussion of relationship patterns. He aims to make ideas concrete and workable between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has thirty years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of adult concerns and high-stress professions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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