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Steven Van Schaick

Steven Van Schaick

LCSW

North Carolina

Practical, direct therapy for urgent struggles

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Carolina / C009591
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Action focused
    • Trauma informed
    • Goal oriented

    About Steven

    Steven Van Schaick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people facing heavy, immediate challenges. He speaks plainly and moves at a practical pace for people who want straightforward, action-focused support. Steven draws on a decade of experience working in intensive settings and brings that direct approach into sessions.

    He spent much of his career working inside residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric care, and in-home counseling for high-risk families. That work shaped how he responds to crisis, trauma, addiction, and intense mood problems. He describes having been in the trenches and uses that perspective to stay focused and realistic during treatment.

    Steven uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods. He chooses approaches based on what a person needs and how quickly they want to see change. Sessions can include problem-solving, skills practice, and steps to reduce distress in daily life.

    He often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood struggles, and major life transitions. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, post-traumatic stress, process addictions, self-harm, and social anxiety.

    Steven values a practical working relationship where honesty and trust guide the process. He asks about the real-life context, then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals and take steady steps toward them.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Steven uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy as two common ways to help people change behavior and manage symptoms. Motivational interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and helps build motivation without pressure. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them based on progress and feedback, so the plan stays collaborative and flexible.

    Session logistics should fit into daily life. Because the biography does not list specific online formats, confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or transportation limits, and it can allow for shorter check-ins or longer skill-building sessions depending on need. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice techniques, complete focused therapy, and track progress over time.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he help with?

    He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, self-esteem problems, bipolar symptoms, and life changes.

    What is his therapeutic style and approach?

    He works in a straightforward, practical way and mixes several evidence-based approaches to fit each person. Sessions can include skills practice, problem-solving, and focused planning.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has ten years of clinical experience, including work in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and in-home counseling with high-risk families.

    What are his credentials and where is he located?

    He holds an LCSW and practices in North Carolina.

    Can I meet with him if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    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?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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