Steven Kirkilas, LCSW, CSW
Alaska · 7 years in practice
Steven Kirkilas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Alaska
- 169363 · expires June 2026
- LCSW, Colorado
- CSW.09928697 · expires August 2027
- LCSW, Maine
- Lc21857 · expires October 2026
- LCSW, New Hampshire
- 2926 · expires March 2027
- LCSW, Wisconsin
- 10125-123 · expires February 2027
- LICSW, Washington
- LW61559669 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1245584887 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Steven
Steven Kirkilas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. He uses clear, direct language and a calm presence to make sessions feel straightforward and focused. Steven practices in Wisconsin and offers online formats so people can meet him in ways that fit their schedules.
Steven approaches therapy with an emphasis on understanding what matters to each person. He draws on Existential therapy to look at meaning, choice, and purpose when life feels confusing or empty.
Background and approach
He also uses Client-Centered techniques to build a respectful, listening relationship and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Steven has seven years of clinical experience and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. He has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, attention challenges, and burnout.
He names attachment and abandonment as areas he often addresses. Sessions can include talk, mindfulness exercises, and processing work for traumatic memories when appropriate. He also brings ideas from Jungian and EMDR-influenced approaches when they fit a person’s goals.
The focus stays practical - noting what changes could help day-to-day life. People who choose him often look for a therapist who listens without judgment and who helps them find clearer direction. Steven aims to help clients notice patterns, try new strategies, and build routines that support recovery and growth.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- 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
Approaches Steven names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Existential therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility. It helps when people feel empty, directionless, or overwhelmed by big life questions by encouraging exploration of values and personal goals. Client-Centered therapy centers on the relationship - the therapist listens openly, reflects what is heard, and follows the client’s pace to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets patterns of thinking and behavior; it offers specific exercises and homework to reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and preferences, try methods that suit their goals, and adjust as progress unfolds. That conversation helps determine whether deeper existential work, skills-based CBT, or a listening-centered approach best fits a person's current struggles.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls work well for full sessions that include visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when someone has limited bandwidth or prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick coping reminders, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent momentum toward goals.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship issues, and many related concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines a person-centered listening approach with practical techniques. Sessions often mix reflection, skills practice, and goal-focused interventions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working with people across a variety of challenges and settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used; it can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.
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