Dr. Steve Loader

Anxiety and trauma can leave you feeling overwhelmed by worry, stuck in overthinking, on edge, or affected by experiences from the past even when you are trying to move forward. I specialize in helping adults work through anxiety, panic, trauma, and chronic stress so they can better understand what is happening and begin making meaningful changes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a PhD in Psychology and nine years of experience. I use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure, and DBT-informed strategies.

My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and practical. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs, goals, and strengths rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we will work toward reducing distress, changing patterns that are keeping you stuck, and helping you move forward with greater confidence and control.

I believe effective therapy should reflect your individual story, needs, goals, and strengths rather than follow a one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll work together to understand what you’re experiencing, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change.

When working with anxiety and trauma, I balance practical coping skills with opportunities to address the underlying experiences and patterns contributing to distress. Depending on your needs, treatment may include approaches such as EMDR, CBT, CPT, Prolonged Exposure, or DBT-informed strategies.

My goal is for you to feel respected, understood, and genuinely heard. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment while also helping you develop new perspectives, build useful skills, and challenge patterns that may no longer be serving you.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and understand what brings you to therapy, what you have been experiencing, and what you would like to change. We’ll discuss your concerns, relevant experiences, strengths, and goals and begin identifying where treatment might be most helpful.

You do not need to have everything figured out before your first appointment. We can work together to determine where to start, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions about therapy and my approach.

My goal is to create a warm, comfortable, and nonjudgmental environment where you can share at your own pace. By the end of the initial process, we should have a clearer understanding of your concerns and a direction for treatment that fits your individual needs.