- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Steve
Steve Hammer is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) licensed in Kansas with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Steve speaks English and practices from Kansas.
Steve focuses on practical conversations that help people name what is hard to manage. Sessions emphasize clear communication and manageable steps. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused tools to address painful emotions and relationship patterns.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. He then helps clients notice feelings, try different responses, and practice small behavior changes that fit daily life. For trauma-related work he integrates trauma-focused ideas and skills to increase safety and regulation.
Steve also works with issues such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation or loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, and obsessions, compulsions, or OCD. He maps these concerns into a focused plan that aims for clearer choices and steadier emotions.
People can expect straightforward, session-by-session talk that emphasizes what to try between meetings. The first step is a short intake that identifies priorities and clarifies goals. Follow-up sessions track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
How his approaches translate to online work
Steve uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people name and work with strong emotions and attachment-related patterns; EFT focuses on identifying feelings and trying new ways of responding in relationships or daily interactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's concerns, giving space for issues to unfold at the client's pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steve will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts the plan over time based on what is helpful and what feels workable for the client.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can also support steady practice of skills between meetings, which helps translate insights into everyday routines.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related difficulties like communication problems and isolation.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy as approaches he uses.
How long has he been practicing?
Steve has 40 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LSCSW licensed in Kansas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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