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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

7 yrs 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, Veteran and Armed Forces 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

NH LCSW 2926

WI LCSW 10125-123

ME LCSW Lc21857

AK LCSW 169363

WA LICSW LW61559669

CO LCSW CSW.09928697

Reviews

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I’m still early in my therapy journey however the way Steven presents himself and how he approaches therapy is awesome. I appreciate how he is honest and direct yet does not force outcomes of exercises he presents. He listens and fully allows you to feel at ease and steer the ship which in turns allows for productive sessions and reflection.

Written on Jun 01, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

Steven is great, compassionate, understanding, and very knowledgeable in different therapy approaches

Written on May 08, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 2 years and 9 months 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

Steven is a highly skilled therapist. He is extremely intelligent and effective. Communication flows smoothly and easily. He listens, he understands, and he cares. Highly recommended!

Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

He is a great listener and pieces things together for you

Written on Apr 07, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Great

Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

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