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- CBT
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About Steven
LCSW in North Carolina with 10 years' experience, Steven Van Schaick helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, parenting strain, and relationship problems. He works with individuals who have experienced intense life events and with people coping with mood disorders, panic, obsessive patterns, and self-harm. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than long, drawn-out treatment plans.
Steven began his career working in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and providing in-home counseling for high-risk families. That background shaped a direct, action-oriented style. He says he prefers settings that demand fast, effective work and that he draws on hands-on experience from difficult cases.
He uses a mix of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He adapts techniques to the person's needs and aims to identify patterns that sustain problems before working on change.
For some people his work looks like focused counseling through messaging and brief conversations. For others it becomes more traditional therapy with longer sessions to uncover root issues and practice coping skills. He notes that mind and body both matter and may be addressed together where useful.
Steven describes therapy as relearning balance and regaining control over overwhelming thoughts and impulses. His practical aim is to help people restore day-to-day functioning and manage emotions more effectively.
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How his approaches are used in remote sessions
CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It helps with anxiety, panic, mood problems, and compulsive patterns by teaching practical tools and short experiments to test new ways of thinking.DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling strong urges. It is useful for people who struggle with emotional reactivity, self-harm urges, or unstable mood patterns.
Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-oriented method that helps people find their reasons to change. It’s often used alongside other techniques when someone feels uncertain about making changes to behavior or habits.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and suggest which approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which online or remote session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before scheduling. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing, use messaging for brief coaching, or set longer sessions for deeper work depending on what the person and therapist agree will help most.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship problems, parenting strain, eating concerns, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic methods does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy depending on the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and in-home counseling for high-risk families.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats he offers.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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