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Steve Hammer, LSCSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationKansas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Steve

Steve Hammer is a Kansas-licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Background and approach

He frames therapy around respect, sensitivity, and compassion, aiming to create a collaborative space where each person's concerns are heard and understood. Steve emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Clients can expect a practitioner who draws on a range of therapeutic methods to address issues such as blended family challenges, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, infidelity, isolation, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

He works to help people move toward greater clarity, repair strained relationships, and manage intense emotions by combining practical skills with deeper therapeutic exploration. Steve describes the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and positions himself as a steady support throughout the process.

Approaches that inform online care and practical support

Internal Family Systems helps people explore internal parts or aspects of themselves and build a compassionate inner relationship, which can be useful for trauma-related responses, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client's own goals guide the work, supporting growth through empathic listening and validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with concrete exercises and strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and compulsive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods over time so therapy feels useful and relevant. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment plans that combine insight-oriented and skills-based work.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it possible to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when travel or other demands arise, and choose the interaction style that best supports progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Steve works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on related issues like blended family concerns, codependency, communication problems, and OCD-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, with an emphasis on tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each client's needs. He blends practical skill-building with deeper therapeutic exploration.
What is his background and experience?
He has 40 years of professional experience in clinical social work, bringing long-term practice experience to a variety of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is licensed as KS LSCSW LSCSW 0677 and practices in Kansas.
Does he offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
He offers multiple session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English