- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- CBT and DBT methods
About Steve
Steve Hammer is an LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in Kansas with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Steve presents himself plainly and directly to help clients begin addressing difficult situations.
Steve focuses on clear conversation and active listening. He uses practical strategies and evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns, test small changes, and build on what helps. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with emphasis on what can be tried between meetings.
His background includes long-term clinical work with individuals struggling with relationship strain, grief, and mood challenges. He also addresses concerns such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and the effects of infidelity and divorce. Veteran and armed forces issues are among the areas he has seen in practice.
Steve integrates several therapeutic approaches when appropriate. He draws on client-centered methods to keep the focus on the person, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills. Solution-focused and emotionally-focused ideas are used when they fit a client’s goals.
People who have felt isolated, overwhelmed by social situations, or stuck in repeating patterns may find his straightforward manner useful. He explains options, works with practical steps, and helps plan the next session based on progress and feedback.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Steve uses client-centered therapy to keep the focus on the person's concerns and goals, helping the conversation stay grounded in what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to try concrete alternatives that reduce distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, contributes skills for managing strong emotions and improving moment-to-moment coping.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The first sessions often involve setting simple targets so progress can be tracked and discussed.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT tools effectively for remote sessions and will talk with the client about practical arrangements that suit their routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, along with related issues like codependency and OCD.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using active listening and goal-focused work to test changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LSCSW licensed in Kansas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.