About Steven
Steven Mason is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina. He brings 21 years of experience to his work and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and depression. He previously worked in VA mental health settings and now practices privately.
That background means he has spent many years helping people with trauma, substance use, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, and career-related struggles.
How Steven works
Steven's style is warm and interactive. He treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions are conversational and aimed at understanding everyday challenges and practical steps forward.
He uses several practical approaches that fit common life problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based techniques are often part of sessions, along with Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused work when change is a goal.
Typical sessions focus on learning new ways to cope with difficult thoughts, shifting unhelpful behaviors, building motivation for change, and developing routines that improve sleep and mood. He also helps people address process addictions, eating-related issues, and smoking or vaping cessation.
Steven works with adults concerned about midlife transitions, caregiving stress, aging and geriatric issues, veteran and armed forces matters, and social anxiety. Conversations lead to a tailored plan that fits each person's goals and life situation.
Steven lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Steven works with
The areas below are the ones Steven selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Sleeping disorders
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LISW-CP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Carolina |
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Online support options
Using practical therapy methods online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that line up with their values. It is useful when worry, avoidance, or low motivation get in the way of living well. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that reinforce anxiety or depression and then practicing new skills to change them. It often helps with sleep, mood, and anxiety problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress and compulsive urges.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaborative process includes trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions work well when audio is easier, or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
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