Steven Mondragon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with ten years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also brings experience supporting first responders such as police, fire, and medical personnel. Steven emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own stories and that change builds on existing strengths.
Steven listens first and follows the pace each person needs. He uses practical talk and straightforward questions to help people clarify problems and set small, manageable goals. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on steps that can be tried between meetings.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new ways of coping. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers tools for processing past harm when that is part of the problem.
Steven often brings motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas into sessions to keep momentum and build motivation for change. He helps people break big problems into concrete steps. This includes working through communication problems, feelings of isolation, and challenges tied to chronic illness or life transitions.
People working with him can expect an approachable style and a focus on achievable progress. He supports clients who want clearer purpose, better emotion management, and improved self-esteem. To begin, clients use the site continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How Steven’s approaches translate to online work
Steven uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's pace to build trust and clarity; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, helping people test new responses to anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem and try practical exercises between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Steven treats the choice of methods as collaborative and adjusts based on the person's goals, preferences, and what shows progress in sessions. He often mixes techniques so each plan fits the person's needs.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so it is easier to keep appointments. Online work also makes it simpler to try exercises between meetings and to bring examples from daily life into the conversation.
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression. He also works with related issues like isolation, communication problems, and chronic pain or illness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is direct and collaborative. He listens first, then helps set small goals and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Utah.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.