Steven Harris , LMSW, LCSW

Steven Harris brings 34 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker who focuses on helping individuals and families navigate difficult life situations. He is licensed in Michigan and Florida and holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - LMSW denotes a Licensed Master Social Worker and LCSW denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, qualifications that reflect advanced training in clinical social work and psychotherapy. Steven has worked with people facing relationship challenges, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns, drawing on his extensive background to tailor support to each person he meets.

He approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be used to address what feels overwhelming. Steven emphasizes a collaborative process that acknowledges courage is required to seek change, and he positions himself as a supportive partner in the effort to build a more fulfilling and happier life. His practice centers on listening, validating, and helping clients identify practical steps toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Steven Harris uses approaches that emphasize relationships, personal strengths, and practical problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early connections shape current patterns in relationships and helps people build more secure ways of relating, which can be useful for couples, family issues, and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client as the authority on their experience and prioritizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional acceptance to support personal growth and decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. Steven works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences so the work feels relevant and manageable. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to fit a client’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to access care from different locations. These options can increase consistency, reduce travel time, and allow people to receive ongoing support in formats that suit their routines and communication styles.