Steve Hammer

Steve Hammer is a licensed social worker in Kansas with 40 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and the fallout from trauma. He also supports clients working through divorce and separation related challenges. Steve aims to meet people where they are and make the first step feel manageable.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical conversation tailored to each person. He listens first, then works with clients to set goals and try concrete strategies. That might mean spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing emotional regulation skills, or trying new ways to handle difficult conversations.

Steve uses a mix of trusted approaches to fit the problem at hand. He draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client, cognitive behavioral tools to change thinking and behavior, and dialectical behavior strategies for emotional coping. He also uses solution-focused and emotionally-focused ideas when those fit.

People often come for help with family tensions, blended family issues, communication breakdowns, infidelity, or struggles with guilt and shame. He also addresses concerns like codependency, isolation, obsessional behaviors, and questions about life purpose and fatherhood roles.

Sessions are designed to be respectful and straightforward. Steve works with each person to shape a plan that makes sense for their life and goals, and he stays focused on small, practical steps that add up over time.

How these approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person; online sessions using this approach start with the client's priorities and move at their pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest methods that fit those aims. That choice is collaborative, and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow focused check-ins from different locations. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in real-life moments and to build consistency when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can help tailor the format and pace so sessions match everyday demands and therapeutic goals.