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Stephen Larson

Therapist · New York

Stephen Larson, NY Psychologist 018768

Experienced New York psychologist focused on thoughts and habits

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  • 25 years experience
  • Thoughts and everyday habits
  • Works in English

About Stephen

Stephen Larson is a New York psychologist with 25 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. He aims to make it easier to talk about difficult thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of daily life.

He creates an open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that fuel stress and anxiety and finding small, practical changes that make daily life easier. He emphasizes clear conversation and steady support rather than quick fixes.

Stephen listens for how past experiences shape current reactions, including attachment and abandonment concerns. He also addresses caregiver stress, isolation, communication problems, and issues such as obsessions, compulsions, or social anxiety. He works with men confronting midlife transitions and supports people coping with loss and trauma-related symptoms.

Over his career he has guided many people through shifts in mood, purpose, and behavior. He encourages clients to take manageable steps toward change and practices a patient, collaborative approach. His goal is to help people build habits and thought patterns that fit their lives.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. He is licensed in New York as NY Psychologist 018768 and bases his work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

Areas of expertise

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Approaches to thoughts and habits in online therapy

Stephen Larson bases his work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts and daily habits shape mood and behavior. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. Another approach targets routines and small behavior changes to break cycles of avoidance or compulsive actions and build steadier daily habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing a fixed route.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives, for example by making it easier to schedule during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day, or video work when visual connection is helpful. Talk with the therapist about which arrangements will best support your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment or abandonment issues, caregiver stress, obsessions and compulsions, social anxiety, and communication problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is open and conversational. He focuses on identifying thought patterns and everyday habits, then works with clients on practical changes and steady support.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 25 years of professional work experience helping people manage mood, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. That background informs a calm, measured way of working with clients.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is based in New York and holds the license NY Psychologist 018768.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

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