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Steven Van Schaick, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW in North Carolina - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Steven
Steven Van Schaick is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, anger, relationship problems, and mood struggles.
He began his work in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and in-home counseling for high-risk families. That fieldwork shaped a direct style focused on practical steps and faster-paced care when longer treatment isn’t desired. He often draws on real-world experience from those settings when deciding what to try with a client.
Steven uses several approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He tends to emphasize concrete skills - noticing unhelpful thoughts, learning grounding or emotion-regulation techniques, and trying small behavior changes between sessions.
When someone needs deeper work, he describes therapy as identifying what keeps a problem going and then adding live sessions to address both mind and body. For others, he notes that counseling-style conversations or messaging can help people reflect and make steady changes without intensive therapy.
He prefers clear goals and practical pacing. Sessions are oriented to what clients can do next - short experiments, communication practice, and concrete coping tools. People who want straightforward, action-focused support often find this approach useful.
Practical approaches and online sessions
Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood problems. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons for change and to build momentum when motivation is low. These approaches are described plainly and used to set short, practical goals. The therapist works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences through a collaborative discussion about goals and what feels manageable.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. When booked, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can be scheduled around work or caregiving. The therapist will help design a plan that balances skill practice, check-ins, and any live-session work clients prefer.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting and family problems, anger, relationship issues, bipolar mood concerns, eating and self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with motivational and solution-focused techniques. The focus is on noticing thoughts and habits and trying concrete behavior changes.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 10 years of experience working in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and in-home counseling for high-risk families.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a North Carolina LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and client regions does he support?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats should I expect?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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