Steven Mason, LISW-CP

Steven Mason is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina with 21 years of experience. He moved from VA mental health work into private practice and helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and other life challenges.

His style is warm and interactive. He treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon or fixed rules.

Steven blends several approaches to match each person's needs. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. He brings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people act on their values even when feelings are hard.

Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are part of his work when they fit the goals. He also uses solution-focused methods to build small, reachable changes and momentum.

People contact him for a wide range of concerns, including sleep trouble, self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, career setbacks, and process or substance addictions. He also notes additional focus on aging and caregiver stress, veteran and armed forces issues, and smoking or vaping cessation.

Steven aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person. He emphasizes practical steps, clear goals, and steady support while someone works toward better day-to-day functioning.

How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness can work online

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT often focuses on changing patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, and addiction-related behaviors and gives clear practice tasks between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing difficult feelings without letting them stop you from acting on your values. It can help people with cravings, avoidance, and making life changes that matter to them.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management. These practices pair well with both CBT and ACT when someone wants skills to calm intense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steven will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, day-to-day schedule, and what feels most helpful. He adjusts pacing and homework so progress matches what the person can manage.

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work.