Steve Hammond, LPC

Steve Hammond is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 11 years of experience. He listens first, asks direct questions, and helps people map small, useful steps forward. He aims to make conversations clear and practical for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

He often meets people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and grief. He also works with concerns related to addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy, self-esteem, and parenting challenges. Steve accepts people who want to talk about sexual orientation and LGBT matters in an open, honest way.

Steve blends several well-researched approaches in session. He draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead, and uses cognitive behavioral work to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck and need support finding their own reasons to change.

Steve says faith can be part of conversations when clients want it included, and he strives to avoid judgment for those hurt by religious communities. Sessions focus on clear goals, concrete strategies, and building daily habits that reduce stress and improve communication.

People come to Steve for help with a wide range of issues including family of origin problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family challenges, body image and codependency, substance use, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and forgiveness work. He offers therapy in English and Dutch and works from his practice in Georgia.

How Steve Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist reflects what he hears and helps clients set their own goals, which can be especially helpful for people who want someone to understand their experience first and foremost.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small changes in daily life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress because it breaks problems into practical steps people can try between sessions.

Motivational interviewing supports people who feel ambivalent about change. It uses questions and reflections to help someone find their own reasons to act, which can be useful around substance use, commitment issues, or making life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions lean more toward listening, skills practice, or action planning.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting sessions into busy days, reducing travel time, and having more flexible scheduling. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when time or bandwidth is tight; discuss what fits your routine during the first scheduling step.