- Mindfulness based
- Homework driven
- Practical tools
About Steven
Dr. Steven Blakely is a California psychologist who brings three years of practice to people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology from California Graduate Institute and also completed a bachelor’s and master’s at Pepperdine University. His background includes work in hospital and clinical settings and prolonged involvement with older adults and testing services.
He has experience working in inpatient psychiatric settings and conducting psychological and educational testing with children, adolescents, and adults. He also spent many years supporting residents in skilled nursing and assisted living, focusing on depression, anxiety, worry, and grief. This mix of settings shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to care.
In sessions he emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness, and present-moment attention. He uses methods that help people notice thoughts and feelings without judgment and develop routines that steady mood and reduce reactivity. He also integrates hypnotherapy and behavioral medicine tools where appropriate.
He offers a lot of written homework and exercises to reinforce what is discussed in appointments. That material is aimed at helping people manage mood shifts, build calming practices, and create daily habits that support mental steadiness. Dr. Blakely describes his work as a blend of inquiry, meditation, and practical skill-building.
People who prefer a reflective, mindful style and who want concrete tools to manage depression or anxiety may find his approach a good fit. He works in English and practices in California as CA Psychologist 20483.
He has experience working in inpatient psychiatric settings and conducting psychological and educational testing with children, adolescents, and adults. He also spent many years supporting residents in skilled nursing and assisted living, focusing on depression, anxiety, worry, and grief. This mix of settings shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to care.
In sessions he emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness, and present-moment attention. He uses methods that help people notice thoughts and feelings without judgment and develop routines that steady mood and reduce reactivity. He also integrates hypnotherapy and behavioral medicine tools where appropriate.
He offers a lot of written homework and exercises to reinforce what is discussed in appointments. That material is aimed at helping people manage mood shifts, build calming practices, and create daily habits that support mental steadiness. Dr. Blakely describes his work as a blend of inquiry, meditation, and practical skill-building.
People who prefer a reflective, mindful style and who want concrete tools to manage depression or anxiety may find his approach a good fit. He works in English and practices in California as CA Psychologist 20483.
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