Steve Hammer

Steve Hammer is a Kansas-based licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and bipolar-related concerns. He speaks plainly and listens with respect and sensitivity. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supportive. With 40 years of experience, Steve tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. He works collaboratively, asking what matters most and adjusting approaches as needed. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can use between meetings. Steve draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered care to address painful memories and emotional reactions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help with mood, anxiety, and patterns that cause repeated distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs work on close relationships and communication when relevant. Practical concerns like communication problems, codependency, divorce and separation, blended family issues, and fatherhood challenges are part of his caseload. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, obsessional thoughts, dissociation, and feeling isolated or stuck. Sessions are grounded in compassion and respect. Steve helps people break large problems into small, doable steps. He encourages skill practice and checks progress so work feels steady and understandable. If you want to explore whether he is a fit, use the site process to start the conversation.

How trauma-informed and skill-based approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy here focuses on gently addressing past hurts while helping people learn ways to manage strong reactions. Sessions aim to make difficult memories easier to talk about and reduce how much those memories disrupt daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and meeting each person where they are. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps the person set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful. Confirm available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow a steady meeting rhythm. They also let people use short check-ins or longer focused sessions depending on what best supports progress.