Steven "Steve" Allen

Steven "Steve" Allen is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with ten years of clinical experience. He welcomes people who are dealing with anger and related concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy challenges. His tone is warm and approachable, and he encourages people who are ready to make changes to reach out.

Steve earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a second master’s in Ethics from the University of Chicago. He has worked across diverse clinical settings and has extensive experience helping people who have experienced trauma and abuse. He also supports those facing workplace struggles, career questions, and the fallout from family of origin issues.

In sessions he aims to be interactive and practical. He listens for strengths and patterns, then helps people try new ways of coping. He focuses on clear tools you can use between meetings to manage intense feelings and improve communication.

Steve adapts his methods to fit each person’s needs and preferences rather than using one fixed approach. He prioritizes respect and collaboration, and helps people build skills for both immediate problems and longer-term growth.

People who choose him can expect steady, down-to-earth support and help developing concrete strategies for anger, control issues, guilt and shame, intimacy concerns, and other life challenges.

How evidence-based approaches can help online

Steve draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and then trying small, concrete experiments to shift those patterns. This helps when anger, anxiety, or mood swings get in the way of daily life.

Another common strand focuses on skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. That work teaches step-by-step strategies for calming down, setting boundaries, and speaking more clearly in stressful moments. These skills are useful for relationship strain, workplace conflict, and managing impulsive responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which techniques to try. Sessions are meant to be flexible and adapted over time as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can help you figure out a schedule and session rhythm that work with daily life rather than against it.