Steven Purvin (He/Him)

Experience working with clients with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, avoidant behaviors, and high levels of stress.

Experience working with clients with childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, victims of sexual abuse (e.g. rape, molestation), abusive relationships, codependency, and attachment issues.

Experience working with clients with major depressive disorder (e.g. mild, moderate, severe), sadness, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, lack of motivation, and low self-esteem.

I use Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and valued. This approach emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, helping clients explore their feelings and experiences at their own pace. By fostering self-acceptance and personal growth, Person-Centered Therapy enables clients to build confidence and make meaningful changes in their lives.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to distress and unhealthy behaviors. This approach is especially effective for concerns such as anxiety, depression, panic, and stress, while also supporting overall resilience and well-being. By challenging negative thoughts and promoting healthier thinking, CBT empowers clients to develop practical coping strategies and lasting change.

I use psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore past experiences and unconscious patterns that influence current behaviors. This approach is effective for addressing issues like unresolved childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and internal conflicts. By increasing self-awareness and resolving deep-seated emotional patterns, I support clients in achieving personal growth and emotional healing.

I use Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients explore how early experiences, unconscious processes, and relationship patterns shape their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This approach supports healing from depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and other emotional concerns, fostering lasting growth, emotional resilience, and healthier connections.