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Dr. Stephen Lovato

CA LMFT 21379
Credentials
CA LMFT 21379
NPI Number
1639209059
Location
California
Languages
English
Dr. Stephen Lovato

Accepting new clients

45 years experience
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About Dr. Stephen Lovato

I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with LGBT-related issues, relationship issues, parenting issues, & bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Licenses

LMFT
21379

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Antisocial personality
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Avoidant personality
  • BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Control issues
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual disability
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Paranoia
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Postpartum depression
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“In our short time together thus far, Dr Levato has helped me tremendously. He’s gentle yet stern and holds me accountable. He’s assisted me in noticing things about myself and my past that have affected my mental health today. He is great at coming up<br /> coping mechanisms that fit my personality. If you’re looking for someone who’s truly passionate about what they’re doing, as well as, someone that will keep you focusing on what key aspects of your growth and ways to maintain it, then look no further than Dr Levato.”

“An amazing personality with keen insight into how to work through problems.”

“Thank you Dr. Lovato. I’m looking forward to our next session.”

“Very respectful, kind person and very understanding”

“Dr. Lovato is very helpful in giving direct feedback and making a plan to stick with my goals. Best therapist ever!”

“Safe space to explore essential concerns. Insightful and will-timed questions. Holds big agenda items for me, even when I get tied up in details and avoid action.”

“Dr. Lovato is an outstanding provider. His efficacy as a clinician is felt in your initial session with him and only grows as you continue on your mental health journey. He is a worthwhile support and guide.”

“Dr. Lovato has helped me a lot he is a amazing therapist 100% recommend him”

“Dr. Lovato has many qualities that I would look for in a therapist and can relate to me on many levels so I’m greatly appreciative of that and him”

“Dr. Lovato is a wonderful therapist. He has been very helpful, caring, and considerate. I’m glad to be a patient of his. He has helped improve my life in many significant ways. Thank you, Dr. Lovato.”

“Dr. Lovato is an exceptional therapist who has truly transformed the way I approach life. His ability to guide me in shifting my mindset and helping me see things from a new perspective has been invaluable. He has an incredible talent for making complex ideas easy to understand, and his compassionate and thoughtful approach makes each session incredibly impactful. I always leave feeling hopeful and equipped with tools to navigate challenges. I highly recommend Dr. Lovato to anyone seeking support from a fantastic and skilled professional.”

“Excellent listener”

“Best therapist I’ve ever had. Could not recommend better help enough!!”

“Dr. Lovato is challenging in the best way. He listens and provides valuable feedback that makes you think and challenges your perspectives. He really seems to care about helping you improve.”

“Dr. Lovato is very easy to talk to and really listens (of course I guess that’s what a therapist would do) and after my first session with him I felt that I really made a lot of progress and felt much more better about myself and can’t wait to see what my next session has in store for me”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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