- 40 years experience
- Compassionate listener
- Practical strategies
About Steve
Steve Hammer is a licensed social worker in Kansas with 40 years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma, and family-related challenges. He aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion from the first conversation.
Steve shapes conversations to each person’s needs. He listens first, then helps identify practical steps that fit daily life. He focuses on what matters to the client and crafts a plan together rather than following a fixed script.
Over four decades of practice have given him experience with many issues that often come together. He helps people facing blended family issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, codependency, and communication problems. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, obsessive or compulsive behavior, and challenges related to trauma and dissociation.
Steve uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of him. Techniques drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy are offered as tools to address goals. He emphasizes clear steps, manageable skills, and compassionate listening.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Steve aims to make starting therapy straightforward by listening carefully and helping people set realistic goals they can work toward between sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Steve often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep someone stuck and teaching practical skills to change them. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own goals and uses empathetic listening to help people find their own solutions.He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when skills training for emotion regulation and distress tolerance are helpful. DBT skills can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping in stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That collaborative process determines which methods are tried and how sessions are structured going forward.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing, length, and the kinds of tools you want to practice between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Steve help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and family-related issues. He also addresses concerns like OCD symptoms, codependency, and relationship communication problems.
What is his style in therapy?
He listens with respect and sensitivity, then tailors conversations and plans to each person. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills that match the client's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a KS LSCSW, a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.