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Stephen (Steve) Yates

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

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.

Years Experience: 35
Location: Idaho, United States
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Male
Accepting international clients: Yes
NPI Number: 1235324468
Credentials: ID LMFT LMFT-6
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LMFT (Idaho) #LMFT-6 exp 2026-03-17
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Self esteem, Depression, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting, Anger, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Male therapist, Christian, Older, Non-religious, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: No
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Stephen (Steve) Yates

Experienced, flexible marriage and family therapist
  • 35 years’ experience
  • Multimodal approaches
  • Idaho-based practice

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Stephen (Steve) Yates brings 35 years of clinical experience to his work, with practice across individual and couple therapy as well as inpatient and outpatient settings. His background also includes training as a hostage negotiator, experience as a certified hypnotherapist, and work rooted in spiritual counseling.

Rather than relying on a single method, Stephen offers a range of therapeutic approaches and tailors interventions to fit each person or couple he works with. He has experience treating both mild and more severe mental health concerns.

Stephen does not claim to have every answer, but he aims to introduce ideas, methods, and approaches that may be different from what someone has tried before. His goal in therapy is practical and outcome-focused – to identify what helps most and to help people feel and function better as quickly as possible.

He practices in Idaho and is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state, holding the license identifier ID LMFT LMFT-6.

Location: Idaho, United States
Years Experience: 35
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: No
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: Yes

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: ID LMFT LMFT-6
  • NPI Number: 1235324468
  • License: LMFT (Idaho) #LMFT-6 exp 2026-03-17

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How much experience does Stephen (Steve) Yates have?

Stephen (Steve) Yates has 35 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Stephen (Steve) Yates a licensed therapist?

Yes. Stephen (Steve) Yates is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Idaho, holding the license identifier ID LMFT LMFT-6.

In which languages does Stephen (Steve) Yates provide therapy?

Stephen (Steve) Yates provides therapy in English.

Where is Stephen (Steve) Yates located?

Stephen (Steve) Yates is located in Idaho.

How can I work with Stephen (Steve) Yates as my therapist?

You can work with Stephen (Steve) Yates by Phone, Video, Live Chat, or Messaging.

Does Stephen (Steve) Yates work with international clients?

Yes. Stephen (Steve) Yates does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stephen (Steve) Yates cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Stephen (Steve) Yates. Depending on his availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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