- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Social anxiety support
About Stephen
Stephen Larson is a New York Psychologist (NY Psychologist 018768) with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
He offers direct, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by worry or loss. Sessions are straightforward conversations that pay attention to what causes distress day to day. He listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going and helps clients try different ways of responding.
His approach emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step changes. That can include learning tools to manage panic or intense worry, strategies to face feared social situations, and ways to handle losses or major life transitions. He also addresses issues tied to attachment, abandonment, isolation, and caregiver stress.
Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns such as obsessive-compulsive symptoms, post-traumatic stress, communication problems, men’s issues, and midlife challenges. He frames work as a collaboration where progress is measured in small, practical shifts.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Before a first meeting he asks people to describe what is hardest right now so the first session can focus on immediate, manageable steps.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Stephen Larson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on measurable changes. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test anxious thoughts, which can reduce worry and avoidance over time. Behavioral strategies involve gradual, supported practice facing feared situations, helpful for social anxiety and phobic responses.He also works with trauma-focused methods that help people process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life. These methods typically pair emotional processing with concrete skills for managing intense reactions, which can make flashbacks and hypervigilance less disruptive.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most practical. Together they decide what to try first and review progress so plans can be adjusted if needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday or a caregiving schedule, or prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or background noise is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or phone sessions to keep work focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses direct, practical conversations focused on small, manageable changes and clear goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience as a clinician in mental health.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a New York Psychologist, listed as NY Psychologist 018768, and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.