Steve Exarhos, a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holds an MSW and LCSW. He specializes in providing mental health treatment to teens and adults dealing with Depression, Trauma and PTSD, and Anxiety. His therapeutic approach is empathic and collaborative, uniquely tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. Steve believes that the most significant element of effective counseling is establishing a genuine relational connection. He cultivates a therapeutic environment where clients feel respected, understood, and supported, empowering them to explore personal issues and experiment with new patterns of thought and behavior. In his practice, Steve recognizes that individuals often find themselves preoccupied with the past or anxious about the future, which can lead to struggles with depression and anxiety. He is committed to assisting clients in learning how to engage more fully in the present moment. Incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), he employs a holistic and flexible approach that includes elements of psychodynamic therapy. Steve strongly believes in the human capacity for adjustment and change, and together with his clients, he instills a sense of confidence that positive change is achievable.