Steve Hammer , LSCSW

Steve Hammer is a Kansas-based licensed therapist with 40 years of professional experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner to each interaction, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to the unique circumstances and goals of every person he works with. As an LSCSW - a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - he combines clinical training with decades of practice to support clients facing complex emotional and relational challenges.

Steve addresses both individual concerns and family dynamics, including blended family issues, communication problems, codependency, and divorce-related adjustments. He also works with clients managing dissociation, obsessive-compulsive patterns, guilt and shame, and struggles with life purpose or isolation. His approach emphasizes practical, collaborative planning that meets clients where they are and adapts as needs change.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Steve focuses on creating a supportive space where people can explore change, build coping skills, and work toward a more fulfilling life. He aims to be a steady partner in the therapeutic process, offering guidance that respects each person’s pace and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Steve uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach emphasizes empathic listening, validation, and collaboration and is helpful for people facing life transitions, family conflicts, and feelings of isolation. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach he draws on for teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can assist with mood instability and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Steve will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to find the best fit. This partnership helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical for the client’s life.

Online therapy with Steve offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity between appointments, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable for day-to-day progress.