Stephen (Steve) Yates, LMFT

Idaho · 35 years in practice

Stephen (Steve) Yates helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, grief, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem.

License and registration

LMFT, Idaho: LMFT-6 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1235324468 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Stephen

Stephen (Steve) Yates helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, grief, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, intimacy issues, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and life changes. Steve writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Steve has 35 years of clinical experience and works from several therapy styles. He uses approaches such as hypnotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with room to adapt methods to what each person needs. Clients can expect collaborative conversations that look at thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines. Steve offers concrete strategies for coping, communication, and emotional regulation.

He also brings experience with trauma, addiction-related issues, and complex mood concerns. Over his career Steve has worked in settings that include inpatient and outpatient care and relationship work. That background informs how he structures sessions and plans next steps.

He aims to introduce ideas that may feel different from what someone has tried before. Steve practices in Idaho and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Sessions are provided in English and the practice accepts international clients.

Getting started typically involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the person’s availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Stephen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches Stephen names

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Online support

How these approaches work online

Hypnotherapy is used to help quiet the mind and access focused attention to support behavior change and reduce stress. It can be helpful for anxiety, sleep problems, habits, and managing intense reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice their thoughts and commit to actions that fit their values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and improve mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps shape a tailored path forward.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or distance constraints. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break during the day or work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, reflection between sessions, and ongoing support without needing to be on camera.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Steve help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, anger, bipolar and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative. He focuses on clear steps and tools someone can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Steve has 35 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings and relationship-focused work.

What credential does he hold and where is he located?

He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in Idaho.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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