- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Steve
Steve Hammond is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 11 years of experience in Georgia. He focuses on common stressors such as anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and issues tied to sexual orientation and identity. He helps people who feel stuck or overwhelmed figure out practical next steps.
Steve listens first and asks targeted questions to clarify what matters to each person. Sessions are goal-oriented and conversational. He uses a blend of evidence-based practices and his personal faith background while keeping the conversation nonjudgmental.
People who come to him often want clearer communication, less reactivity, or help coping with loss and life changes. He also works with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, and parenting stress. His approach addresses both immediate coping and longer-term patterns that fuel problems.
Steve draws from Client-Centered methods to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients steer the pace. He uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation skills. Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy also inform how he helps people find reasons to change and reframe personal stories.
He offers sessions in English and Dutch. Steve practices in Georgia and notes a history of working with people who have felt hurt by religious communities. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means sessions start with the client's concerns and goals, and the therapist reflects those priorities back to help clarify next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can include targeted exercises to spot thought patterns and develop new coping skills useful for anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those skills can be practiced in session and then tested between meetings to reduce reactivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on what a person needs and prefers. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to emphasize and how fast to move.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also let people use visual tools and worksheets during the conversation. If you have questions about which format would suit your schedule or energy level, ask when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English, Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does he address?
He works with anger tied to relationships, workplace stress, and ongoing resentment. Other related concerns he helps with include stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and uses goal-focused conversation. Sessions blend client-centered dialogue with practical techniques from cognitive and behavioral approaches.
How long has he been practicing?
Steve has 11 years of counseling experience working with adults on a range of issues including trauma, grief, and addiction-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.