- Blended family issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- Solution-focused work
About Steve
Steve Hammer is a Kansas LSCSW with 40 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on blended family issues and related relationship challenges.
He takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then helps people try different ways of responding. Practical techniques are combined with time for understanding what matters most to the client.
Steve uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and solution-focused therapy. That mix lets him address quick problem-solving needs as well as deeper emotional patterns. He tailors what he does to the concern at hand rather than sticking to one method.
People often come to him for help with stepfamily tensions, co-parenting with an ex, loyalty conflicts, or adjusting to new household roles. He also works with issues such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame. His background includes long experience with trauma-related concerns and mood disorders.
Sessions aim to clarify goals, reduce unhelpful reactions, and build specific skills for day-to-day life. He encourages simple exercises between appointments so progress can be tracked. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people identify their own goals and next steps. This approach is useful when someone needs a respectful space to sort out feelings and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different routines. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches concrete tools such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be practiced between sessions. DBT skills are helpful when reactive patterns or relationship strain are a concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to emphasize. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, support brief check-ins between appointments, and let people use methods such as skills practice in their day-to-day setting. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so they work in an online setting while keeping sessions focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focuses include blended family issues, communication problems, and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, goal-oriented style that blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, EFT, and solution-focused therapy. Sessions mix understanding feelings with skill-building exercises.
How much experience does he have?
Steve has 40 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with trauma-related concerns and mood disorders.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LSCSW credential and is licensed in Kansas. Sessions are provided by a Kansas-based LSCSW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
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 get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.