Dr. Steven Blakely, CA Psychologist

California · 3 years in practice

Dr. D. in psychology. He brings three years of practice experience and a long personal interest in meditation and spiritual inquiry to his clinical work.

License and registration

Psychologist, California: 20483 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1780765909 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Steven

Dr. Steven Blakely is a California psychologist with a Ph.D. in psychology. He brings three years of practice experience and a long personal interest in meditation and spiritual inquiry to his clinical work.

He emphasizes practical tools clients can use between sessions. He draws on a mix of behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help people manage strong emotions and everyday stress. He has a background that includes hospital and inpatient work, psychological and educational testing across age groups, and time supporting seniors in skilled nursing and assisted living.

Background and approach

That range informs how he assesses mood, sleep, and coping skills. He focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleep problems. In sessions he uses straightforward practices - acceptance, focused attention, breathing, and behavioral strategies.

Hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques are part of his toolkit for calming the mind and addressing habits. He also uses cognitive-behavioral methods and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when needed. He pays attention to feelings of guilt, shame, panic, and social fear, and helps people who struggle with mood disorders or life transitions.

Parents can find support with parenting strain and managing anger and stress. He frames work around concrete steps clients can try between appointments. Dr.

Blakely holds the credential CA Psychologist 20483. He offers services to English-speaking clients in California and provides multiple online formats. He aims for calm, steady progress through short practices and thoughtful conversation.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Steven names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to change habits and calm intense feelings. It can be helpful for sleep problems, certain anxiety patterns, and some habit-based issues when combined with talk and practice.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood. It uses step-by-step exercises and homework that translate well to video or text-based formats.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult emotions without getting pulled into them and choose actions that match their values. It often uses brief mindfulness and values exercises that clients can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. That way the choice of methods grows out of the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, real-time coping support, or when scheduling makes regular calls difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Blakely address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a practical, down-to-earth style that emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness, and simple skills to use between sessions.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has three years of clinical experience plus prior work in hospitals, psychological testing, and supporting seniors in assisted living settings.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed as CA Psychologist 20483 and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different scheduling needs.

How are costs and getting started handled?

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