Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
How Steven works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Steven
Steven Van Schaick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles. He aims to meet clients where they are and get practical results rather than prolonging treatment unnecessarily.
He developed his approach working in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and providing in-home counseling for high-risk households. That background shaped a fast-paced, pragmatic style that fits people who want direct help and clear tools.
Background and approach
Steven often works with concerns such as panic, mood disorders, traumatic experiences, and complicated family or parenting issues. Steven uses a mix of known approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. He also draws on motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused strategies when they suit a person's needs.
He avoids one-size-fits-all solutions and tailors methods to each situation. Sessions can be brief or more comprehensive depending on what a person needs. Some people use messaging for ongoing check-ins and problem-solving, while others choose longer live sessions to identify patterns and practice new coping skills.
He talks plainly about behavior, feelings, and practical steps instead of jargon. His style reflects someone who has worked in challenging settings and learned from those experiences. Steven aims to help people regain balance, manage intense emotions, and take back control over the parts of life that feel overwhelming.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Steven's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Steven lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online work and healing
Steven commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior that feed anxiety, anger, and depression. CBT is hands-on and often focuses on clear steps you can practice between sessions.He also draws from dialectical behavior therapy, which teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT-style skills are useful when emotions feel intense or when relationships and control issues get in the way of daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try techniques that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This way the work moves at a pace that makes sense for you.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you have in-depth face-to-face sessions, phone sessions work when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, and live chat or text messaging support quick check-ins or ongoing skill practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep working on change between live sessions.
Questions people ask about Steven
What kinds of problems does Steven address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and many related concerns such as panic, OCD tendencies, and mood disorders.
What is his general therapy style?
He takes a practical, direct approach that mixes short-term problem solving with deeper therapy when needed. Sessions focus on behavior, coping skills, and identifying what keeps problems going.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience working in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and providing in-home counseling for high-risk households.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.