Dr. Steven Blakely, CA Psychologist
Practical support for parenting stress and mood
Book with Steven- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Depression
- Focus
- ADHD
About Steven
Dr. Steven Blakely is a California psychologist who brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to parent concerns. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology and has spent years working across mental health settings.
Dr. Blakely focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, parenting strains, and life changes. He frames therapy around acceptance, mindfulness, and focused skills people can use at home.
Sessions emphasize simple practices for calming the mind and steadying mood.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive and behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Dr. Blakely has clinical experience in hospitals, testing settings, and senior care.
That background contributes to a straightforward style aimed at clear goals. He draws on hypnotherapy techniques and behavioral medicine ideas to widen the tools he offers. In the room he works collaboratively, helping parents sort priorities and find small, repeatable changes.
He provides homework and practical exercises to build new habits between sessions. Many of his strategies focus on attention, acceptance, and lowering daily tension. People who appreciate a calm, reflective guide may find his style useful.
He writes and collects exercises to help clients manage mood and reduce worry. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, chat, or text messaging.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Steven helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Steven lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, mixes mindfulness with values-based action. It helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take steps that match what matters to them, useful for anxiety and parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments. It is practical for mood, panic, sleep, and shifting responses that get in the way of daily life.
Dr. Blakely treats approach selection as a team effort. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. If something doesn’t fit, adjustments are made together so the work stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions give several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and demonstration of exercises. Phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or brief check-ins. Live chat or text messaging can be used for quick questions, coaching, or brief check-ins between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Steven
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, emphasizing acceptance, mindfulness, and skill practice. Homework and simple exercises are commonly used between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of documented experience as a practicing psychologist and earlier work across hospitals, psychological testing, and senior care informs his approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a CA Psychologist with licence number 20483 and practices from California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
He meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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