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LCSW, CSW

Steven Kirkilas, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Steven

Steven Kirkilas brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to people seeking support for stress, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. He meets clients where they are, emphasizing nonjudgmental listening and collaboration to help people clarify goals and build practical skills.

Background and approach

Steven's practice prioritizes trauma-informed care and a mindful stance toward symptoms like panic, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and relational challenges. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also holds the CSW credential, and he has seven years of clinical experience working with diverse presentations including addiction, grief, bipolar concerns, intimacy struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Trained in EMDR and versed in mindfulness-based methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential perspectives, and Jungian ideas, Steven blends evidence-informed and relational methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs. He practices from Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to your needs

Client-centered therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work, encouraging open listening, validation, and collaborative goal-setting to help people feel understood and supported. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that uses structured processing to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work together with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may mean combining elements from different therapies over time so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people connect. These options make it easier to arrange appointments around work, family, and daily responsibilities, and they support continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, and career or parenting stress.
What is his general therapy style and approach?
His practice is client-centered and trauma-informed, combining mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and other approaches to support practical skill-building and deeper self-understanding.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with diverse presentations, and he emphasizes meeting clients nonjudgmentally and collaboratively.
What credentials and location information are on file?
He is listed as LCSW and CSW with licensure details CO LCSW CSW.09928697 and NH LCSW 2926, and he practices from Wisconsin.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is the cost of sessions determined?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Alaska, Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Washington

Languages

English

What Steven can help with

Steven Kirkilas works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, and coping with life changes.

Steven works with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

How Steven approaches therapy

Steven's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

Experience and training

Steven is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin, with 7 years of clinical experience.