Steven Lanman, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
Compassionate clinician for relationship and parenting concerns
Book with Steven- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia, Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Steven
Steven Lanman is a licensed clinician with 30 years of professional experience. He is an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), and also holds an LCSW credential. He supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, and challenges related to LGBT issues and relationships.
He also helps with parenting concerns and eating or body-image struggles. He focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely.
Background and approach
Sessions center on listening, practical problem-solving, and setting manageable goals. Steven encourages small steps that lead to clearer thinking and steadier routines. His background includes long-term clinical work in Virginia and Maryland.
That experience shapes a steady, compassionate style. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and homework between sessions. People come to him for help with trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship stress.
He also assists those coping with caregiving strain, aging concerns, or major life transitions. He offers support for people managing ADHD, grief, and chronic medical issues like cancer or HIV/AIDS. Sessions can include discussion of practical strategies for communication, emotion regulation, relapse prevention, and parenting adjustments.
Steven aims to meet people where they are, help them clarify what matters most, and plan realistic next steps toward feeling better.
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.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Evidence-based approaches for online parenting and relationship work
Steven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem-solving. One common approach helps people learn concrete communication and emotion-regulation skills to reduce conflict and manage stress. This is useful for relationship strains, parenting challenges, and managing anxiety.Another approach centers on coping with trauma and loss by gently processing upsetting memories and teaching grounding strategies. That work aims to reduce emotional overwhelm and improve daily functioning. A third practical strand involves behavioral strategies for mood and addiction management, such as building routines, identifying triggers, and planning relapse prevention steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can work when lower bandwidth is needed or a quick check-in is wanted. Live chat and text support shorter updates and flexible check-ins between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Steven
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, bipolar condition, and trauma. He also supports people dealing with relationship stress, LGBT-related issues, parenting concerns, and eating or body-image problems.
How would sessions typically feel or proceed?
Sessions focus on open conversation, practical problem-solving, and setting small goals. The clinician emphasizes listening and planning manageable steps between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of professional work experience and has practiced in clinical settings in Virginia and Maryland. That long experience informs a steady, compassionate approach.
Which credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
Credentials listed are MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW. He is licensed to practice in Virginia and has experience working in Maryland.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What formats are available for meeting online?
Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow different ways to check in and continue work between appointments.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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