Steve Hammond , LPC

Steve Hammond is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with more than 11 years of clinical experience. He blends well-researched psychological methods with his Christian faith to offer practical, compassionate care without judgment. As a therapist he focuses on listening carefully, asking targeted questions, and helping clients create clear, workable plans to move forward when life feels overwhelming.

He has particular experience supporting couples facing communication breakdowns or breaches of trust, and he enjoys working with teenagers to uncover what motivates their behavior. Steve also provides a thoughtful space to explore sexual orientation and intimacy-related concerns in an honest, respectful way. His clinical interests include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, self-esteem and body image, and coping with life changes.

Steve draws from a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person or family, and he aims to help people rebuild connection, strengthen coping skills, and regain a sense of direction. He is attentive to experiences of people who feel hurt by religious communities and centers compassion in his work rather than judgment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Steve draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals and couples can explore values, goals, and emotions. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is well suited for relationship difficulties, identity questions, and building self-esteem.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in ways that produce tangible improvements in daily functioning.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another approach Steve integrates when clients need skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. DBT combines acceptance with skill-building to support people in high-stress moments.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access by allowing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, stay connected during transitions, and maintain ongoing support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of routine constraints.