Dr. Steven Noles, VA Psychologist 0810001476

Dr. Steven Noles uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central part of his approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He is a VA Psychologist with four decades of experience and practices in Virginia. He writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

He earned a Doctor of Psychology degree from the Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology. His career includes service as a staff psychologist in the US Navy and long experience in private practice. He has also consulted with colleges and athletic programs on ADHD, learning issues, and performance concerns.

In sessions he blends client-centered listening with solution-focused exercises and cognitive-behavioral techniques. He works collaboratively, helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in small steps. He also supports people exploring career choices, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, and recovery from loss.

Dr. Noles has consulted with athletes and athletic teams at several levels to address sports performance and related stress. He brings those practical performance strategies into work on confidence, self-esteem, and motivation. He aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-directed.

Outside of 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, and draws on a wide range of life experience in his work with clients.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Noles often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related strategies, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his work and emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping clients set their own pace and goals. Solution-Focused Therapy adds brief, goal-oriented techniques that focus on what changes a person wants to see and the next small steps toward those goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will help clients identify which methods fit their needs and adjust the plan as work progresses. The focus is on clear goals, regular review, and practical tasks that can be tried between sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or brief skill practice between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or travel while keeping therapy focused and goal-oriented.