- Mindfulness based work
- Homework driven sessions
- Sleep and mood focus
About Steven
Dr. Steven Blakely is a California psychologist with a Ph.D. in psychology and additional degrees from Pepperdine University. He brings three years of contemporary practice to his work and draws on many years of earlier roles in hospitals, testing, and skilled nursing settings. He is calm and direct in sessions and aims to help people find steadier moods and better rest.
He offers straightforward tools for stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep troubles. He often uses acceptance, mindfulness, and focused attention exercises to help people notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar mood shifts, and panic symptoms.
His background includes inpatient psychiatric work, psychological and educational testing, and long-term support for older adults in assisted living settings. That experience shaped his practical approach to emotional care and behavioral change. He has certificates in behavioral medicine and hypnosis and has developed written homework to help people practice between sessions.
In sessions he emphasizes present-moment awareness, gentle inquiry, and acceptance strategies. He typically blends mindfulness practices with cognitive and behavioral tools so people can learn to calm racing thoughts and improve sleep. He encourages simple daily habits to steady mood and manage life transitions.
People who prefer a reflective, practice-focused therapist may find his style useful. He aims to make techniques easy to use at home and during busy days. To start, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
How these therapies can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting pulled into them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, sleep disruption, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns that keep sleep and mood problems going. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on emotion regulation and distress tolerance with clear skills training for intense moods and panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods that fit goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That may mean trying a mindfulness exercise one week and a CBT skill the next to see what helps the most.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills at home between meetings and keep continuity of care during life changes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include panic, social anxiety, mood disorders, and anger.
What is his usual therapeutic style?
He combines acceptance, mindfulness, and practical exercises with cognitive and behavioral tools. Sessions often include short practices and written homework to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Ph.D. in psychology and has experience in inpatient psychiatric settings, psychological and educational testing, and work with skilled nursing residents.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a California psychologist with licence CA Psychologist 20483 and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.