Steven A. Barnett

Hi and welcome!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I believe small actions can lead to substantial progress, and it all begins with asking for help. I have been practicing for the last 13 years through Veteran Affairs. I have worked mainly with individuals with chronic pain and substance use disorders, but also work with individuals living with depression and anxiety. I specialize in working with adults 21 and up.

Your story matters, and the skills you bring to the session are equally important. I believe we can work together and establish a treatment plan that will work for you if you work it. I am here to listen and support you but also push when it feels needed.

In our first session, you can expect to share why you are seeking treatment, your goals for care, and what’s worked for you in the past to address your needs. This might feel uncomfortable, but it’s essential for me to understand your needs and draw on the skills you already have. Together, we will discuss a treatment plan and a path forward. In future sessions, you can expect to gain skills to address your needs and will be expected to practice them between sessions. I am a firm believer that therapy is more about what you do between sessions than during them.