Steven Penn, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 9 years in practice
Steven Penn is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with nine years of professional experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 099245 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1588490296 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
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About Steven
Steven Penn is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with nine years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulty, grief, and major life changes. He approaches work with sensitivity and respect, and he affirms LGBT+ identities.
Steven uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. He focuses on listening first, then shaping a plan that fits each person. He aims to create a space where someone can name what feels hard and begin to take small steps forward.
Background and approach
His tools draw from several approaches. He uses client-centered work to ground conversations in the person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot patterns of thought that feed worry and mood problems.
Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress and present-moment focus. He also brings elements of motivational interviewing to strengthen motivation for change and psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns rooted in early relationships. The goal is practical: reduce distress, improve communication, and build better ways to cope.
Sessions are adapted to each person, not a single fixed method. Steven tailors discussions and exercises to what feels useful. He supports people through transitions such as separation, midlife shifts, grief, and challenges tied to attachment or control.
People meet him for a clear, steady approach that balances listening with practical steps. He encourages small experiments between sessions and revisits what works as progress unfolds.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Steven names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that centers the person's goals and concerns. It helps people clarify what they want from therapy and guides sessions around those priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online work CBT is often used to identify unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and reduce anxiety or low mood through targeted exercises.
Mindfulness Therapy offers practical attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness. These techniques can be taught in session and practiced between appointments to calm anxiety and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust what’s being used based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences guide the plan.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging - add flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and exercises. Phone calls can fit into a busy day when bandwidth or being on camera is an issue. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, quick coaching, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to keep momentum and fit therapy into everyday life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Steven help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, grief, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as attachment issues and isolation.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He tends to listen closely and then work collaboratively to shape a practical plan. Sessions mix conversation, skill practice, and short experiments to try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care, focusing on mood and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a New York LCSW credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with him?
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