Steven Goclowski, LCSW
California · 30 years in practice
Steven Goclowski is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 30 years of practice.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 18732 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1942399258 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Steven
Steven Goclowski is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 30 years of practice. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful memories and everyday worries.
Steve uses approaches drawn from attachment-focused work and client-centered therapy to help people feel heard and understood. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills.
Background and approach
He includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, among the methods he draws on for trauma-related concerns. Sessions tend to be straightforward and paced to match each person's needs. He listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps for change.
People who work in high-stress jobs often come for help with burnout and compassion fatigue. Steve has long experience supporting professionals in social services, healthcare, law enforcement, and rescue work. He also assists people dealing with attachment wounds, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
Common topics he addresses include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, process and sex addictions, guilt and shame, and loneliness. He supports men working through life purpose and relational questions. His style balances practical tools with a supportive stance.
Sessions are offered in English and available in several online formats to fit different schedules.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Steven names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, with the therapist offering acceptance and reflection. In an online visit this looks like attentive listening, clarifying feelings, and helping the person find their own next steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Over video or phone, CBT can include worksheets, behavioral experiments, and short exercises to reduce anxiety or change avoidance patterns.
Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs change.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy or unpredictable schedules. Video calls closely resemble in-person sessions and let the therapist and client read facial cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing problem-solving, and support between longer sessions.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Steve works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and several addiction concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is warm and direct. He listens first, then offers practical steps alongside emotional processing.
What experience does he bring?
He has practiced for 30 years and has supported people from many backgrounds, including professionals in high-stress fields.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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