Steven Van Schaick, LCSW

North Carolina · 10 years in practice

Steven Van Schaick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of hands-on experience.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C009591 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1174913883 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Steven

Steven Van Schaick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of hands-on experience. He focuses on practical, action-oriented help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and relationship or parenting strain. Steven aims to meet people where they are and work in ways that fit their life and pace.

He built his practice by working directly in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and providing in-home counseling for high-risk situations.

Background and approach

That background shaped a straightforward style that moves quickly when needed and stays focused on real problems. He often helps people cope with panic, mood disorders, obsessive behaviors, and process addictions such as gambling or porn. Steven uses several evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

He adapts these methods to the person, rather than forcing a single plan on everyone. Sessions can range from practical skill-building to deeper work on the roots of a problem when the client is ready. He describes counseling as sometimes brief and conversational and therapy as more structured work when needed.

He believes recovery often involves both mental and bodily changes, and he helps people practice skills that affect both. Steven brings both professional experience and personal perspective to the work. Steven practices in North Carolina and offers online formats.

He aims to help people regain balance, strengthen coping skills, and rebuild daily functioning through clear, grounded steps.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Communication problems
Control issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Steven names

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Online support

Therapeutic methods and online care that fit your life

Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change behavior and mood, which helps with anxiety, depression, and panic. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks more directly at past traumatic events and teaches strategies to process memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills when those are needed. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process - the therapist will assess your needs, hear your goals, and try methods that match your preferences and pace. You can move between skill-focused sessions and deeper work as readiness and life circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face sessions, phone for lower bandwidth or quick check-ins, live chat for a focused written exchange, and ongoing text-based messaging for brief daily support. These options make it easier to fit care around work, family, and other commitments while keeping progress on track.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Steven commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and self-esteem problems, bipolar mood challenges, relationship and parenting strain, and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Expect practical, solution-oriented work that may include skill-building and deeper exploration. He balances conversational counseling with structured therapy when the issue calls for it.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of experience working in residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric settings, and in-home counseling with high-risk clients.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices there.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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