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Stephen (Steve) Yates, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Stephen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Stephen. View 33 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Idaho

Recent reviews

Steve is great! He helped me view things in a different way that was extremely helpful and easy to implement

Reviewed August 2024

Steve is great and has a wonderfully unique approach to therapy that no one has ever shown me!

Reviewed June 2024

More about Stephen

  • 35 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMFT

I've been a therapist for a lot of years and have a lot of vary diverse experience ranging from individual, couple/relationship, inpatient and outpatient therapy and even training as a hostage negotiator. I've been a certified hypnotherapist, have a background in spiritual counseling as well. As such, I'm not limited to one approach to helping my clients but can offer multiple approaches that fits the individual the best. I have expertise in both mild and severe mental health related issues. While I don't believe that I have all of the answers, I am confident that I can provide ideas, methods, and approaches that are probably very new or different than what you have already currently experienced. My goal for therapy is to find what works best for you, in order to get you feeling and functioning better sooner rather than later.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Autism and Asperger Syndrome Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Stephen (Steve) Yates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235324468.

  • LMFT · Idaho · LMFT-6 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Stephen (Steve) Yates

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

33 reviews

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Steve is great! He helped me view things in a different way that was extremely helpful and easy to implement

Reviewed August 2024

Steve is great and has a wonderfully unique approach to therapy that no one has ever shown me!

Reviewed June 2024

Stephen is such an understanding, experienced, and amazing therapist. I was very skeptical of going to another therapist. And now I have never been more excited to speak to one. Because he understands my needs and knows how to use his skills and communication to where I understand better. Truly amazing and I highly recommend.

Reviewed June 2024

Steve has helped me shift my thinking, understanding, and gave me the tools to stay on that course, he truly has helped me water the garden I want to grow I would strongly recommend him to anyone experiencing difficulties, there are many approaches how people do what he does how ever I believe his to be the only way now truly a amazing individual who ls soul purpose is to see u heal, grow and flourish

Reviewed April 2024

I am happy to look forward to my next life steps. thank you, Steve!

Reviewed April 2024

steve has been a great help

Reviewed January 2024

I have been going through some depressive conditions for quite a long time. But fortunately for me, I had a chance to be consulted by Steve Yates. He is not only a professional in therapy, He is so kind, supportive, and attentive during sessions. His ideas of how to overpower stress and anxiety are innovative, remarkable, and inspiring. After the first session, I had felt myself a different person. A person with hope for a better future. I DEFINITELY recommend him as your future counselor. You going to find relief for yourself within Steve sessions.

Reviewed July 2021

Worked with Steve for close to a year. He new exactly how to make me feel at ease about what I was going through and gave me the right tools and reassurance to persevere. He is thoughtful in his approach and highly skilled. Look no further for a therapist worth every penny.

Reviewed March 2023

I enjoyed my time and our sessions helped

Reviewed March 2023

Steve is an excellent and experienced clinical professional, very capable of supporting you through difficult times and delivering methods for improving your mental health long term. I would highly recommend Steve to those looking for professional and timely mental health support.

Reviewed March 2023

Steve is able to identify negative self and always makes it a point to help lead you in the right direction. His leadership skills show and he also balances it out with listening which is just proof of his expertise and experience. Steve also brings stories that help put your situation in a more generalized perspective that helps me re-orient myself. Thank you for what you do.

Reviewed March 2023

Stephen's experience shows, in the right way.

Reviewed January 2023

He is wonderful

Reviewed November 2022

This guy just knows how to listen and is someone you can just talk to. Highly recommend because he is just a regular guy nothing supper but he does have awesome things to suggest. He has equipped me with the mental tools to tackle my challenges.

Reviewed November 2022

Extremely helpful

Reviewed July 2022

Steve is great and has a lot of words of wisdom to share. He helped me through my issues and incorporates my faith into my healing.

Reviewed May 2022

A good listener

Reviewed May 2022

I really enjoy talking with Steve about the challenges I'm facing. You can tell how much he loves working with clients. Big plus that he has appointments available in the evenings & on the weekends!

Reviewed April 2022

I knew immediately that Steve was going to be able to help me. He was honest about his unconventional approach from the off, and that put me at ease. I’m really looking forward to the coming weeks of my therapy journey with Steve.

Reviewed March 2022

Stephen has been wonderful. Highly skilled and great to work with. I get a sense that he is genuinely invested in my health and therapy outcomes.

Reviewed March 2022

Steve has an amazing way of centering your thoughts and remove the clutter that’s holding you back in life. Since I’ve met with him I’ve been able to understand how to face my challenges big or small and it’s made making decisions simpler with peace of mind.

Reviewed February 2022

Steve has been incredible in helping me figure out my ongoing anxiety- even after just a few sessions together, he has given me new perspective, insight and tools to reflect on and use in day-to-day life space between sessions. I am so happy to have connected with Steve through Better Help, and am excited to continue working together!

Reviewed December 2021

I would recommend Steven Yates to any christian who has a lot of questions , or needs any help in their walk with the Lord Jesus.

Reviewed December 2021

Steve is outstanding and a treat to work with,

Reviewed December 2021

Steve always made me feel very comfortable in his sessions and was very understanding, empathetic and came up with amazing solutions to problems. He provided some great extra material as a food for thought after our sessions were over. I am very glad I got to meet such a cool person who is so good at his job. Best of luck <3

Reviewed November 2021

Steve is awesome we learn from each other, I used to fear my therapy sessions now I look forward to them as I am getting serious help and have found a new friend to talk to who understands me and listens.

Reviewed September 2021

He is understanding and gives me recommendations on what to do to better my mental health.

Reviewed September 2021

Steve is an amazing counselor. His approach is different than most and I really appreciate that.

Reviewed September 2021

Steve Yates has been amazing. He listens, cares and is super responsive. In a few short sessions he has provided affirmations, guidance and resources that were specific to my needs. He's been a great guide during my healing process.

Reviewed August 2021

In each session, Steve has been incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive. He listens intently and provides feedback that is helpful, manageable, and matches what I am looking for. Steve recommended great books and Ted Talks to help me work through what I am experiencing and our video sessions were seamless.

Reviewed August 2021

steve is incredible and amazing at what he does. he makes people feel so comfy and confident in their own skin. can’t thank him enough.

Reviewed July 2021

I have found Steve to be attentive, empathetic and aware of what is important to me. He talks straight (which I like) but doesn’t put me under pressure (which is important bc of my experience w bullies). He is sensitive to my faith and I feel I can be myself when conversing with him. I’ve been unable to have sessions w him these past two weeks bc of circumstances at home and I miss hearing his bits of wisdom.

Reviewed July 2021

Steve is one awesome counselor hes a great listener he has lots of experience and insisted darn good counsel

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stephen (Steve) Yates offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Stephen (Steve) Yates works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Stephen (Steve) Yates speak?

Stephen (Steve) Yates speaks English.

How many years of experience does Stephen (Steve) Yates have?

Stephen (Steve) Yates has 35 years of experience.

Where is Stephen (Steve) Yates licensed to practice?

Stephen (Steve) Yates is licensed to practice in Idaho.

Does Stephen (Steve) Yates accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Stephen (Steve) Yates accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Stephen (Steve) Yates offer?

Stephen (Steve) Yates offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Stephen (Steve) Yates?

Stephen (Steve) Yates can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Stephen (Steve) Yates?

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