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, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseAnger managementDepressionCoping 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
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Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
License information
CO LCSW CSW.09928697
NH LCSW 2926
WI LCSW 10125-123
ME LCSW Lc21857
AK LCSW 169363
WA LICSW LW61559669
Reviews
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Steven is helpful and always willing to try new approaches based on what I have going on. He has always been available to listen and provide insight.
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing person and therapist.
Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Steven is super easy to talk to and I felt better about my life after my first session with him
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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
A very understanding and kind human being who is there for you right from the start
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, 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
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
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
Steven has met me exactly where I’m at since we started working together. He allows for me to take our sessions where I need them to go but also provides guidance when I don’t have direction or I get off track.
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Steven is very talented at what he does. Not only is he an amazing listener but he has tremendous techniques and strategies for digging into emotions, past belief systems/ experiences and releasing these so you can move forward. I have never worked with anyone so skilled in this work!
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Steven is an excellent listener and a thoughtful person. He’s respectful and relatable, and always try’s to find a solution.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Steven is WONDERFUL. I’ve really enjoyed every session, he is thoughtful, approachable, and a great listener, and he asks inquisitive questions that move therapy in really productive ways.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Steven has been very helpful helping me work through things.
Written on Nov 24, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
The last month of working with Steven has been very helpful and incredibly easy and simple he is very responsive and understanding and has given me multiple different techniques for me to implement with some of the issues I’ve had going on in my life that have helped significantly could not recommend him and better help any higher
Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Steven has been an immense help with my myriad of issues. I always feel listened to and heard when we communicate. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Steven is great! Highly recommended and offers new ideas in a variety of life situations. Everyone needs a therapist like him!
Written on Aug 30, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Steven is knowledgeable and attentive. He has a wide scope of experience and doesn’t make me feel judged.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Steven has been wonderful, he takes different approaches based off what I was dealing with if he feels it’s nessissary and has provided me with lots of different coping methods and offers a variety of different approaches on therapy
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Steven is fantastic, he has given me several tools to deal with many traumas from my life. He has been critical in my mental health, especially when working in incredibly isolating places.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I have been very impressed by Steven’s professionalism and compassion. I am very grateful for him.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Steven was very resourceful and gave me useful tools that I exercise today which has improved my mental health and ability to cope with stress.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very considerate, patient. Very happy with his professional approach; feeling safe and heard. Strongly recommend!
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I've enjoyed working with Steven over the past two months. We have utilized several different techniques to help address past and present social and emotional issues. He has also provided me with tools to help with personal problems related to stress, anxiety, coping, and perfectionism. The combination of sessions with Steven and the tools he has provided encourage me to grow personally and professionally.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Really understanding and knowledgeable, and gives good perspective. Has a lot of insightful advice.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Steven is thorough and understanding. My sessions have made me feel confident, and I feel as though I am healing with his guidance and help
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Steven is a great listener. He is professional even when I sometimes am a difficult person to speak to.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Steven is patient, professional, kind, and very insightful. He always has more than one way to analyze a problem, and I’m grateful for that!
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Steven was fantastic! He was extremely attentive, empathetic, and offered excellent advice and solutions.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Very kind, patient, and thoughtful
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had a few sessions but so far he’s been very easy to talk to. He doesn’t pressure you to open up too soon or anything like that. & He’s really good about letting you decide how you want to approach the therapy experience.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Stephen is caring, a very good
listener, and provides practical approaches to addressing anxiety, mindfulness, and trauma. Highly recommend!
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
I had no idea what to expect, but Stephen's approach has been easy to work with and effective in addressing what I wanted to address. I'm happy about my progress and have no complaints.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Steven is very caring and really listens and helps me get out of my comfort zone, which is a good thing! I’ve never done therapy and I actually look forward to talking to him. I’d highly recommend Steven.
Written on Apr 16, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’ve had a few sessions with Steven I can honestly say that he brings out emotions that I had no idea I had. everytime I have a session with him I feel lighter and more positive.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Steven is very intuitive. He has given me tools to deal with anxiety and also helped me see it as a helpful mechanism and not just this terrible thing I had made it out to be. I am thankful to have been paired up with Steven when I reached out for help.
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Steven was the second therapist I had with better help. He has turned out to be just what I was looking for. Kind, compassionate, and very clearly trying to do the best he can to work with my personality and to my happiness and health. The first was also excellent, she recommended I start working with Stephen when I wanted to do some techniques she wasn't trained in. I especially like working with stephen in internal family systems, EMDR, and in working creatively with past situations to heal them. Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Steven was very compassionate and took the time to figure out a personalized strategy that would help me achieve my goals. I would highly recommend him
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
This is the most I've ever felt listened to by a therapist.
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, and bipolar disorder
Steven is very personable and an attentive listener, I appreciate all his advice and help greatly. Thank you!
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Smart. Deep, rich knowledge of pyschology and techniques to increase coping skills, sensitive to the clients concerns, very easy to talk to.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Steven is incredible. He has helped me so much, I hate therapy and have struggled to find a therapist who is helpful and I am grateful to have been matched with him.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Wonderful tools to move forward in my life. I’ve learned amazing tools for future stressful situations
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He's simply the best.
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
After working with Steven for weeks now. I have become a better person. I was able to overcome PTSD issues, self worth issues, angry and anxiety issues. He is easy to talk to and his therapy methodes have worked amazingly well for me. I highly recommend him.
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Steven has provided me with strategies that I can immediately use to help with my anxiety. He is very focused on finding the root of my concerns and I feel like every session concludes with me feeling more empowered.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Steven is a great therapist! I am really glad I reached out to Betterhelp.would definitely reccomend it to my friends and family.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Caring, kind, and attentive.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have always been hesitant to receive therapy, but as I learn how important mental health is to me. I have opened up. Talking with Steven has been amazing! He is a great listener and has really helped me through my stress and anxiety. Steven has offered me more than just one way to deal with my stress and anxiety. After 3 weeks of therapy I already started feeling a heavy rock being lifted off my chest.
Written on Sep 11, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
Supportive and easy to talk to. Allows you to move at your pace while also facilitating change and reflection. Open and encouraging. Offers many tools and exercises to assist in coping/management.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Steven is always very considerate of my feelings when exploring a new topic. He has been very helpful and I value my time when working with him.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Communicative and goal oriented. Helped me focus on definitive goals, and explore the tools to achieve them.
Written on Aug 28, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
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