About Steven
Dr. Steven Blakely brings a focused, steady approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology and uses straightforward techniques that parents can understand and apply.
He frames sessions around practical steps and short, doable homework tasks that build on each meeting. Dr. Blakely practiced in inpatient psychiatric settings early in his career and spent years doing psychological and educational testing for children, adolescents, and adults.
Background and approach
He also worked with seniors in skilled nursing and assisted living, supporting people who struggled with grief, worry, and low mood. Those varied roles shaped his direct and calm style. He draws on tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and take small steps toward what matters to them.
He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices when they fit the person’s goals. Sessions usually include simple exercises and short between-session assignments. Dr.
Blakely aims to teach ways to steady mood and manage racing thoughts. He emphasizes present-moment awareness, acceptance, and techniques to reduce reactivity. He has certificates in behavioral medicine and hypnosis that support his use of these approaches.
People who prefer a calm, practical guide may find his style helpful. He explains concepts in plain language and focuses on tools parents can use right away at home. Sessions are centered on measurable steps and steady progress.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice hard thoughts and still move toward what matters. It uses values-based goals and small actions to reduce avoidance and build a steadier routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thought patterns that worsen mood and trying out different behaviors to change how someone feels and functions. These methods are useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first and will adjust based on what helps. That way the plan matches a person's goals, pace, and preferences rather than being fixed in advance.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation and working through exercises together. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier when a longer check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can suit brief check-ins, quick coaching, or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it possible to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep continuity between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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