- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Trauma focused
About Steve
Steve Hammer is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) practicing in Kansas with 40 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He works with adults navigating the pressures of life and relationships.
Steve keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens, helps people name the problem, and explores small steps that can change daily life. He uses a mix of approaches so conversations can be focused on what the person needs in the moment.
His work covers a wide range of relationship and personal issues. That includes blended family tensions, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, codependency, communication problems, and control issues. He also helps people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose.
Steve has long experience supporting people after trauma and abuse. He also addresses dissociation, obsessions and compulsions, and issues that arise from military service. His background makes him familiar with the long view of recovery and managing recurring problems.
Sessions aim to build skills for handling anxiety and mood swings, while also tackling practical relationship patterns. Steve combines talk, structured techniques, and problem-solving. New clients are guided through a clear first step so they know what to expect.
Approaches and how online sessions can work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can find their own answers. It supports people who need a steady, respectful conversation about choices and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and persistent worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for regulating strong emotions and improving relationships, and is useful when emotions or impulsive behavior get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences together and try methods that match what the person wants to change. That collaborative process helps refine what actually helps after a few sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow a quick check-in during a break from school or work. It also lets therapists use worksheets, structured exercises, and skills training during a session so progress can continue between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with feeling lost after university or at a first job?
Yes. He works with adults facing life direction, work stress, and identity concerns common in early adulthood.
What kind of therapy style does he use?
He blends client-centered work with structured methods like CBT and DBT to combine listening with practical skills.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 40 years of professional experience in clinical social work.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a KS LSCSW and practices in Kansas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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