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Steven Kirkilas, LCSW, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Anger management Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello, my name is Steven Kirkilas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago. For the past 10 years, I have assisted individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds in overcoming their unique struggles. I believe my role is to meet individuals where they are at, nonjudgmentally. My most passionate work is in providing trauma informed care. I am trained in EMDR therapy and enjoy using somatic therapies. I am also passionate about the benefit of mindfulness practice in managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many other struggles. Lastly, I believe every person deserves to be understood, please feel welcome.

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Anger management Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

ME LCSW Lc21857

AK LCSW 169363

CO LCSW CSW.09928697

NH LCSW 2926

WI LCSW 10125-123

WA LICSW LW61559669

Reviews

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Steven is an awesome therapist

Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I have been working with Steven for almost a year, and I have only good things to say about him. I continue to feel like Steven is adapting his responses to fit my needs and give me the best type of advice to deal with the challenges that come up.

Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders

Steven has been extremely helpful and instrumental in giving me tools and guidance through some very difficult situations. I appreciate his insight so much and look forward to our meetings. He is wonderful

Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Initially skeptical about the affordability and value of the service, my experience with my therapist, Steven, has been profoundly positive. Despite a tentative start, Steven quickly demonstrated his expertise with a deep understanding that clarified and illuminated my situations. His direct and challenging approach fostered a collaborative environment where I felt actively involved in unraveling my thoughts and concerns. This method proved to be exactly what I needed, enabling me to gain clarity and confidence in addressing various aspects of my life. My well-being has noticeably improved under his guidance. I highly recommend Steven to anyone seeking a therapist who offers a direct and collaborative approach to personal growth.

Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Great

Written on May 26, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Steven is a very competent and understanding therapist. He is respectful of my religion and offers a variety of options when discussing different topics. He’s very non-judgmental and patient.

Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd