- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
- Career coaching
About Steven
Dr. Steven Barille is an Ohio psychologist with 28 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with mood concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Sessions are aimed at practical problem-solving and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, depression, and related concerns. He also supports people facing abandonment and attachment issues, body-image worries, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and relationship communication problems. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among the issues he addresses.
Dr. Barille has worked in clinical settings including medical staff work with the Cleveland Clinic hospital systems. He completed his schooling while using a wheelchair and says that experience informs his understanding of major life changes and ongoing disability. He describes his focus as helping people take concrete steps forward when circumstances are difficult.
In sessions he aims to create an environment where people can talk about upsetting thoughts and feelings without judgment. He is willing to adapt appointment times to fit a client’s schedule and mentions offering afternoon and late evening slots when possible.
Practical goals are a central part of his approach. He encourages small, manageable steps that build confidence and routine. The first session typically looks at immediate concerns and what a useful plan of work would be going forward.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
He draws on established therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical coping skills. Cognitive approaches help people recognize and test anxious or negative thoughts and develop alternative ways of thinking that reduce distress in social and work situations.Behavioral strategies are used to practice facing difficult situations step by step. That can include planned exercises to reduce avoidance, gradually increase confidence in social settings, and rehearse new communication skills for the workplace or difficult conversations.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods make sense based on their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they set short-term targets and review progress to refine the approach over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For people who want appointments outside usual hours, evening or late-afternoon slots may be possible according to his stated scheduling flexibility.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with grief, mood concerns like depression and anxiety, self-esteem problems, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are also listed among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps and problem-solving. Sessions emphasize concrete actions to help manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 28 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with medical staff at the Cleveland Clinic hospital systems.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is listed as OH Psychologist P.5396 and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.