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Steve Hammer

Experienced Kansas therapist focused on practical change

LSCSW Kansas

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Steve

Steve Hammer is a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas with 40 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Background and approach

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual circumstances and goals of the client. His work draws on several evidence-informed therapies, including cognitive behavioral techniques to examine thoughts and behaviors, emotion-focused methods to explore relational patterns, and solution-focused strategies to set clear, achievable steps forward.

Steve emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving while attending to the emotional weight of difficult life events such as divorce, grief, infidelity, or struggles with identity and purpose. Clients can expect a tailored, client-centered process that values their voice and pacing.

Steve frames seeking help as a courageous step and positions himself as a steady, experienced guide through change, offering support as clients pursue greater clarity, functioning, and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Steve uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Client-centered therapy is also central to his practice, emphasizing empathic listening and tailoring the pace and goals to what matters most to the person. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship conflicts are present.

Selecting the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; he collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration guides how sessions are structured and which techniques are emphasized so that the work feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around schedules and locations. These formats make it possible to maintain regular contact, practice skills between meetings, and adapt sessions to what works best for the individual's life and rhythm.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steve commonly address?
He works with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, along with related issues such as communication problems, codependency, and infidelity.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to each person's needs, combining practical problem solving with emotional exploration and sensitivity to personal values.
How much experience does he have in practice?
Steve brings 40 years of professional experience to his clinical work and has supported many people through complex life challenges during that time.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is licensed as an LSCSW in Kansas, license number KS LSCSW LSCSW 0677, and conducts practice out of that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and circumstances.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session 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