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Steven Goclowski, LCSW

California LCSW for trauma and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Trauma and grief care
  • EMDR-trained clinician

About Steven Goclowski

Steven Goclowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. He creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and work toward greater balance and resilience. Steven draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral techniques, attachment-focused interventions, and EMDR approaches for processing traumatic memories, tailoring treatment to each person’s needs.

He has a long history of supporting both everyday clients and professionals who serve others - social service workers, counselors, healthcare staff, law enforcement, and rescue personnel - addressing the unique challenges that come from high-stress work. Steven also works with issues such as codependency, family-of-origin dynamics, panic attacks, process and sex addictions, and grief related to loss and life changes.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, he emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify goals and develop practical coping strategies. His practice focuses on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and restoring a clearer sense of purpose and well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Steven Goclowski have?

Steven Goclowski has 30 years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Steven Goclowski a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 18732.

In which languages does Steven Goclowski provide therapy?

Steven Goclowski provides therapy in English.

Where is Steven Goclowski located?

Steven Goclowski is located in California.

How can I work with Steven Goclowski as my therapist?

Clients can work with Steven Goclowski through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Steven Goclowski work with international clients?

Steven Goclowski does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Steven Goclowski cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection. It helps clients identify attachment styles, repair interpersonal ruptures, and build more secure ways of relating to partners and family members.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, panic, or depressive patterns. It emphasizes practical skills and structured work to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used when past events continue to disrupt present life. Steven is trained in EMDR and integrates it when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists use this collaborative process to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or geographic limitations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to continue therapy from familiar settings while working toward meaningful change.

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