About Steven Bristow
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Asperger's Syndrome
Childhood Trauma
Anger Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Personality Disorder
Anxiety
Behavioral Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Experiential Therapy
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Steven Bristow
Hi there, I'm Steven!
You deserve to feel safe walking in and walking out. Safety is what makes it possible to try new things and challenge old patterns. As we get to know each other, I'll take genuine interest in your story — mapping where you've been so we can find the way toward wholeness, together.
My focus
My ideal client already knows what they "should" be doing & finds themselves stuck, not changing, not growing. Laziness doesn't exist. What looks like it is almost always shame. Together we challenge those shame beliefs and take real, measurable steps forward. And if you're shy or nervous, that's welcome here. I'll help you feel empowered.
My approach
The first two sessions are straightforward: we connect your history to the patterns showing up today, then map your nervous system so you can learn to reset your own distress curve. From there, I work in small, doable changes that fit who you are right now — so you feel your symptoms start to "tune down" quickly.
My communication style
I'm warm and caring, and I'll still gently challenge the patterns keeping you stuck. I believe in "coming up for air" — room for levity, sarcasm, even some dark humor — alongside intentional, deeper work on limiting beliefs. Sometimes we'll even challenge those beliefs with a little humor. Growth doesn't have to be grim to be real.
My journey to mental healthcare
Through a lot of trial and error — mostly error — I discovered I have a real knack for understanding human behavior. I still sometimes get lost chasing "healthy," but I'm learning to find beauty in the journey, power in the mess, and value in taking things one day at a time. Now I get to watch my clients grow while I keep growing too. It's mutual.
My goals for you
Everything I do runs on one rule: simple, not easy. To change, to grow, to evolve — it's simple in theory and hard in practice, and my clients know it. So I set goals that are realistic and stretch you a little.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- The University of Utah, MEd in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1679988232
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What practice does Steven Bristow work with?
Steven Bristow works with Rula Health - Utah.
What are common reasons for patients to see Steven Bristow?
Steven Bristow frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Steven Bristow on their profile.
What languages does Steven Bristow speak?
Steven Bristow speaks English.