Steven Kahn

I get it — because I’ve lived it, both professionally and personally.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over two decades in the corporate world, most of it in consulting, helping people and organizations improve performance and well-being. I also built and ran a company of my own, so I understand firsthand the pressure, high stakes, and constant push to hold it all together that come with building something from the ground up.

And in my own relationships, I know what it takes to communicate honestly, navigate conflict, and stay connected — the same things I help my clients work through.

I work with individuals and couples of all ages on anxiety, depression, burnout, executive and career stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and communication skills. I’m deeply focused on the connection between physical and mental health — sleep, movement, nutrition, purpose, and connection aren’t side notes to me, they’re central to how I think about wellbeing.

I hold a BA in Psychology, a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and an MSW, but what matters most is how I show up: fully present, genuinely empathetic, and committed to being real with my clients — even when honesty is the harder thing to offer.

Outside the office, I’m a long-distance runner, a music lover, a cook, and a lifelong collector of sports and trading cards.

There’s no one-size-fits-all method, because there’s no one-size-fits-all person. I start with a thorough initial evaluation, then build the right blend of evidence-based approaches — including CBT, DBT, and ACT — for you specifically, adjusting as we go.

Whether we’re working on individual therapy or couples counseling, a lot of my work centers on communication: how you talk to your partner, your team, and yourself.

I also pay close attention to the basics that often get overlooked under stress — are you sleeping? Moving? Eating in a way that supports you? Do you feel a sense of purpose and connection in your life? Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and I won’t treat it like it does.

I lead with empathy, but I also know when it’s time to be direct — sometimes the most helpful thing I can offer isn’t validation, it’s an honest nudge, delivered with care.

Think of it as a conversation, not an interview. Sessions typically run an hour, though we can go longer or shorter depending on what’s needed. In our first session, I want to understand your whole picture — your career, your relationship, your health habits, your stress points — so we can figure out together what the right path forward looks like. There’s no script to follow and nothing you need to get right.