Steven Lanman

Steven Lanman is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to addiction and trauma. He works with people facing LGBT questions, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, eating concerns, ADHD, and other life challenges. He aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, respectful space to talk about hard things.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical conversation. He listens closely and helps people name what matters most. Together he and the client look for small changes that make daily life more manageable. He avoids jargon and uses straightforward language so people know what to expect.

Steven’s background includes long clinical experience in Maryland and Virginia and a career built around direct clinical work. He holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and the LCSW credential in Virginia, and he draws on that experience to support people through complex problems like bereavement, caregiver strain, and aging concerns.

He also works with those facing medical-related stress such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. His approach helps people talk through fears, practical choices, and emotional strain that come with illness and caregiving.

People who are looking for straightforward, steady support often find his style welcoming. He encourages a collaborative pace so each person moves at a manageable speed toward clearer goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online help

Steven draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotions and daily challenges. One common approach focuses on practical problem solving and behavioral change, helping a person break large problems into small, doable steps and try new behaviors to test what helps. Another approach centers on talking through difficult memories or current stressors to reduce their day-to-day impact and improve coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then make a plan that fits the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and may shift as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats are offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, and it can let people check in from a break at work or from home when timing fits. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Licensed professionals adapt methods used in person to fit the online setting so people can keep making steady progress while fitting therapy into everyday life.