Steve Hammond , LPC

Steve Hammond is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with eleven years of clinical experience. He approaches counseling as a collaborative process, listening carefully, asking thoughtful questions, and helping clients map out practical steps forward when relationships or life circumstances feel overwhelming. Many clients seek his support when communication breaks down, trust has been damaged, or when family dynamics and parenting challenges create persistent stress.

Steve has a particular interest in working with couples facing betrayal or communication difficulties, and he also enjoys engaging with adolescents to explore motivation and behavior in a respectful, curious way. He offers a welcoming space to discuss sexual orientation and identity concerns with honesty and care. His practice blends well-researched therapeutic methods with his Christian faith, and he makes clear that this blend is offered without judgment or preaching, particularly for those who have felt hurt by faith communities.

In private practice, Steve emphasizes compassion and practical strategies that align with each person’s values and goals. As an LPC – a credential that indicates formal training and state licensure in professional counseling – he brings structured techniques alongside empathetic listening to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Steve Hammond

Steve draws from Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and focus of sessions. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and navigating life transitions.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop more effective coping skills. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another tool in his repertoire, offering skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can assist clients managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steve works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Steve is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access across different schedules and comfort levels. These formats support consistent care for people balancing work, family, and other commitments while engaging with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual circumstances.