Steven Pohlmeyer
Iowa LISW focusing on anxiety, depression, and relationships
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About
Steven Pohlmeyer, LISW, brings 38 years of clinical experience and practices in Iowa. His primary areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Over the most recent five years he has concentrated specifically on supporting people as they navigate anxiety and depression, offering steady guidance through those challenges.
He emphasizes an individualized approach that begins with an introductory session to hear a person’s story and clarify goals. Steven makes open communication and mutual respect the basis of the therapeutic relationship, combining attentive listening with thoughtful challenge and ongoing support as the work continues.
In addition to his central specialties, his practice addresses a broad range of concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric matters, attachment and personality-related issues, blended family dynamics, body image and caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. He conducts work in English and holds licensure to practice social work in Iowa.
He emphasizes an individualized approach that begins with an introductory session to hear a person’s story and clarify goals. Steven makes open communication and mutual respect the basis of the therapeutic relationship, combining attentive listening with thoughtful challenge and ongoing support as the work continues.
In addition to his central specialties, his practice addresses a broad range of concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric matters, attachment and personality-related issues, blended family dynamics, body image and caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. He conducts work in English and holds licensure to practice social work in Iowa.
- Location:
- Iowa, United States
- Years Experience:
- 38
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IA LISW 01258
- NPI Number: 1891376323
- License: LISW (Iowa)
Online sessions and collaborative care
Steven offers remote appointments using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow sessions to be scheduled in different formats depending on a person’s needs and day-to-day circumstances. The clinician’s stated practice emphasizes an individualized partnership built on open communication and mutual respect.
The profile does not list specific clinical approaches. Instead, Steven’s stated way of working centers on beginning with an introductory meeting to listen to a person’s story and outline goals, then partnering to apply listening, challenge, and support across subsequent sessions. That approach can be adapted to the various remote formats he provides.
This style of collaboration may suit people looking for structured, goal-focused work on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, or any of the additional focus areas noted in his profile. Prospective participants can choose video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging for ongoing contact and follow-up.
How long has Steven been practicing?
He has 38 years of experience as a clinical social worker.
What are his professional credentials?
Steven is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), licensed in Iowa as IA LISW 01258.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
The profile lists English as the language of service.
Where is he based?
He practices in Iowa.
What ways can someone work with him remotely?
The profile indicates availability for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
No. The profile states he is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.