Steven Van Schaick

Steven Van Schaick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of practice. He focuses on helping people who are under heavy stress, dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and family or parenting strains. He approaches each person as an individual and aims to meet them where they are.

Steven built his career working directly in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and in-home counseling for high-risk families. That hands-on background shaped how he works today: practical, direct, and action-oriented rather than slow or purely academic. He leans into approaches that address immediate problems while also uncovering underlying patterns.

He uses a mix of evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral work and trauma-informed strategies, and adapts them to each person’s situation. Sessions can range from problem-focused conversations to deeper work that traces what keeps a difficulty going. He emphasizes both mind and body in recovery when needed.

Steven describes his style as straightforward and experienced, comfortable with challenging cases and people who want practical results. He believes that some understanding can only come from lived experience, and he draws on his years in high-intensity settings when supporting clients.

People considering therapy with him start by clarifying goals and identifying what’s sustaining the problem. From there they decide together on short-term steps or longer, live sessions aimed at helping someone regain balance and better control over strong emotions and behaviors.

How these approaches come alive online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, mood problems, and many everyday stressors because it teaches concrete skills to respond differently to triggers.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences so they stop shaping current reactions. This approach helps people who struggle with post-traumatic stress, abuse histories, or overwhelming emotional responses related to past events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and personal preferences, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together rather than pushing one fixed plan.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and let someone avoid being on camera if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT or trauma-focused work to remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional processing.