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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT methods
About Steve
Steve Hammer, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW), is licensed in Kansas and has 40 years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and related issues using the approaches he lists: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Steve uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning in sessions. He adapts the dialog and treatment plan to what each person brings. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and coping strategies tailored to the situation presented.
His practice covers a broad set of concerns that often overlap. He addresses things like blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and divorce or separation. He also works on fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, and questions about life purpose.
Steve has long experience helping people with veteran and armed forces issues, obsessions, compulsions, and OCD. He also lists trauma-focused work and support for mood disorders alongside relational and behavioral approaches. The overall aim is to reduce distress and improve daily functioning through targeted methods.
Work in his office emphasizes clear goals and regular review of progress. He draws on client-centered methods to build collaboration and on CBT and DBT tools for skills and behavior change. Practical problem solving and emotionally-focused work are included when they fit the concern and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. It emphasizes the client's own goals and uses the therapist's responses to help clarify thoughts and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize skills training, emotion-focused work, or solution-focused steps.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking. This profile does not list specific session types, so ask about options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals adapt pacing and methods so sessions fit daily life and the problems being addressed.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as codependency, OCD, and relationship conflicts.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach and combines it with practical methods like CBT, DBT, EFT, and solution-focused work to set goals and teach coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience in clinical work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Kansas as an LSCSW.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.