Steven Lanman, LCSW-C, LCSW

Steven Lanman is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship stress. He works with clients on parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ+ related issues. He welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into your life and what to expect at first.

Steven keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they’re thinking and feeling. He encourages small steps and clear goals so progress is easier to notice.

With 30 years of experience, Steven draws on years of work in Virginia and Maryland settings. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and problem solving. That means sessions focus on approaches shown to help with mood, behavior, and coping skills.

Steven also addresses a wide range of related concerns including eating problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues tied to aging, caregiving, or serious illness. He helps people talk through communication problems, infidelity, and parenting strain in ways that reduce conflict and increase understanding.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. If you decide to start, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first appointment. Steven aims to make the beginning step clear and manageable for anyone ready to try therapy.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Steven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach helps people learn specific skills to manage anxiety and mood swings, such as breaking problems into smaller steps and practicing new responses. Another approach centers on processing trauma and abuse through careful, paced conversations that help reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust methods over time so sessions match what the person needs most.

The biography does not list explicit online session formats, 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 schedules need them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, communication skills work, and coping strategies to work well in a virtual setting while focusing on realistic, usable changes.