- Strengths-based
- Goal oriented
- Trauma aware
About Steven
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.
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.