Steven Van Schaick , LCSW

Steven Van Schaick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and trauma specialist with more than 10 years of experience supporting people facing a wide range of mental health challenges. He built his practice around meeting clients where they are, bringing care into residential treatment settings, inpatient psychiatric units, and in-home counseling with high-risk families rather than relying solely on a traditional office and couch model. This hands-on background means he has worked with some of the most acute and complex situations and brings practical, lived insight to his therapeutic work.

Steven is comfortable addressing depressive episodes, panic and anxiety, fractured family relationships, parenting struggles, addiction and process addictions, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and life transitions. He uses multiple evidence-based strategies, recognizing that inner healing does not come in a single box and looks different for each person. The LCSW credential indicates that he is a licensed mental health professional trained to assess, diagnose, and treat emotional and behavioral concerns.

He differentiates between lighter-touch counseling options, such as messaging-based check-ins, and more in-depth therapy that explores underlying patterns and then moves into live sessions to support mind and body recovery. Steven favors efficient, practical work with clients who need focused, results-oriented care. He regards the therapeutic relationship and clients' trust as among his greatest strengths and draws on both professional training and firsthand experience to guide the healing process.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Steven draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and skill-focused, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that are useful for intense emotions, anger, and relationship challenges.

When trauma is central to a client’s experience, he integrates trauma-focused techniques to carefully process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life. These approaches are explained in accessible terms and tailored to each person's needs.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Steven works with clients to determine which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the specifics of their situation, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other responsibilities. For many clients, this range of options improves access to consistent, focused support from licensed professionals and therapists without sacrificing the therapeutic connection.