Steven Van Schaick, LCSW

Steven Van Schaick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps so clients know what to expect from day one.

He built his career working directly with people in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and in-home counseling for high-risk situations. That background shaped a fast-paced, action-oriented style that suits people who want clear, direct help rather than a drawn-out process.

Sessions often start by identifying what keeps a problem going and then moving into concrete skills and small experiments to test change. Steven uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and he adapts techniques to fit each person’s needs and readiness.

He also helps with relationship stresses, parenting strains, addiction-related concerns, mood disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors. He acknowledges how life events and trauma affect both feelings and behavior, and he works with clients to regain daily functioning and manage intense emotions.

Steven describes therapy as collaborative work. He balances practical skill-building with attention to hard memories and life patterns. His aim is to help people regain control, rebuild routines, and move toward steady, sustainable functioning.

How practical therapies translate online

Steven integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and OCD. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for strong emotions and relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps match skills and interventions to each person's needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video lets people work in real time and practice skills with guidance. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler way to check in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, brief coaching, or steady support between longer sessions. These options make regular, flexible contact possible while focusing on practical tools and steady progress.