- Men's wellbeing
- Practical strategies
- Goal oriented
About Steven
Dr. Steven Noles is a VA Psychologist with forty years of experience based in Virginia. He earned a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology and brings long-term clinical experience to common life struggles. He is known for a calm, collaborative style that focuses on what clients want to change. He is a good match for men looking for practical ways to manage stress, relationship strain, or life transitions.
Over four decades Dr. Noles has worked in varied settings. His background includes positions as a staff psychologist in the U.S. Navy and work at a selective private university. He has also run a full-time private practice for more than 25 years and consulted with colleges on ADHD and learning accommodations.
He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or issues with self-esteem and intimacy. He also supports those facing career questions, parenting concerns, commitment issues, divorce and separation, and challenges connected to men’s wellbeing.
Dr. Noles uses a collaborative, integrative approach that combines client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and skills that can be used between meetings. He also brings experience with sports performance enhancement and veteran and armed forces issues.
Outside work he has been married for over 38 years and is a father and grandfather. He volunteers at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients clarify what matters most and what they want to change. This approach is useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and skills to reduce anxiety and depression and to manage ADHD-related challenges. CBT often includes homework to practice new ways of thinking and acting between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps toward clear goals. It helps people identify what is already working, set concrete targets, and build momentum through brief, focused changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on goals, preferences, and what proves helpful in early sessions. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits daily life.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care when routines change, while keeping the focus on clear goals and practical skills rather than on logistics.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Noles address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem difficulties, plus career and parenting-related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a collaborative, integrative approach that blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has forty years of professional experience, including service as a staff psychologist in the U.S. Navy and more than 25 years in full-time private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and is listed as a VA Psychologist 0810001476 based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.