Steven Goclowski , LCSW

Steven Goclowski is a California-licensed therapist with 30 years of clinical experience. He holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in California as CA LCSW 18732. Over three decades he has supported people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue, bringing practical skills and steady presence to challenging life transitions.

He works with individuals to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. Steven combines evidence-informed strategies with a person-focused stance, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and EMDR, a trauma-focused method he is trained in. His practice addresses both immediate symptoms like panic and anxiety and deeper relational and developmental concerns such as attachment issues, family of origin patterns, codependency, and communication problems.

Steven also has long experience supporting helpers and first responders, offering targeted assistance for those in high-stress professions, including social services, healthcare, law enforcement, and rescue services. He helps clients navigate loss, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose questions, and process or sex-related addictions, tailoring his approach to the individual needs and goals of each person he meets.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Steven often integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, which focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and emotional patterns - this approach can help with relationship difficulties, codependency, and feelings of isolation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is effective for anxiety, stress, panic, and mood concerns. He is also trained in EMDR, a trauma-informed method that works with distressing memories and symptoms that can follow abuse or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Steven works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques to the individual and remains flexible as treatment evolves.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering greater flexibility for scheduling and for clients who live far from his office or have demanding work hours. These formats make it possible to receive consistent support while accommodating daily life and professional responsibilities.