Steven Van Schaick, LCSW

Steven Van Schaick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience helping people facing hard problems. He focuses on practical, results-oriented work for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and family or parenting struggles. Steven aims to meet people where they are and get to meaningful change without unnecessary delay.

He spent much of his career leaving the office to work in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatry, and in-home counseling for high-risk families. That hands-on background shaped how he approaches care - fast-paced when needed and focused on what works. He describes learning from time in the field and brings that perspective into sessions.

Steven uses a mix of evidence-based methods tailored to each person. He may do shorter check-ins and practical skills work or deeper therapy to trace patterns that keep problems going. He also pays attention to how the body and mind interact and may include strategies that address both.

He often helps with relationship strain, mood and anxiety issues, process addictions like gambling or exercise, trauma and post-traumatic stress, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, and coping with life changes. Communication problems, control issues, and forgiveness work are also part of his focus.

People who prefer direct, experienced guidance and concrete tools may find his style a good match. He works in North Carolina and conducts care in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they match your needs.

How his approaches shape online care

Steven commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people make practical changes. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify personal goals and build the motivation to change behaviors like substance use or process addictions.

He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to disrupt day-to-day life, working carefully to identify what sustains distress and to develop coping tools. During care he will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination fits best based on goals, history, and preferences.

If you are considering online work, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. A therapist and client can still do skills practice, behavior experiments, motivational conversations, and trauma processing adapted for remote work when appropriate, and they will choose a pace that suits the individual's needs.