- Client-centered
- Problem-solving
- Goal focused
About Steven
Dr. Steven Noles practices with a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. He blends Client-Centered Therapy with practical tools so people can talk through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem in straightforward terms.
He earned a Doctor of Psychology degree from the Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology. Dr. Noles has 40 years of clinical experience that includes service as a staff psychologist in the U.S. Navy and more than 25 years in full-time private practice. He also consulted with colleges and athletic programs on ADHD, learning, and performance issues.
In sessions he uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and solution-focused methods to set short-term goals. The work is collaborative and adapted to each person’s needs so progress feels practical and measurable.
Areas he commonly addresses include depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, parenting questions, career transitions, and issues around intimacy and self-love. He also lists additional focus on topics such as divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, and veteran and armed forces issues.
Dr. Noles lives in Virginia and has been married for over 38 years. He is a VA Psychologist (VA Psychologist 0810001476) and does volunteer work at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. Online sessions using this approach still center on the client's perspective and on building a respectful, collaborative relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and can include practical exercises and homework that transfer well to remote sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and small steps, which can be especially useful when people want quick, actionable changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative planning helps match techniques to the issues someone brings and to their pace for change.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up conversations or brief check-ins that support progress between meetings. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep therapy consistent while handling work, family, and other life demands.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career transitions, and intimacy-related concerns.
What is the therapist's style in session?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused tools added to set goals and address thinking patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience, including service as a staff psychologist in the U.S. Navy and many years in private practice.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
The listing shows VA Psychologist 0810001476 and a practice based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to be sure of available formats.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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