Therapist profile
Steven Buck, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Missouri / 000664
- NPI
- 1952348088
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- CBT techniques
- Systems focus
- Attachment work
About Steven
Steven Buck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 30 years of experience. He helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, ADHD, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, and codependency.
He draws on long experience in a psychiatric hospital, community agencies, and private practice. Sessions focus on real-life problems such as communication breakdowns, boundary-setting, and family roles. He listens without judgment and aims to understand how clients see their situation.
His work uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside a systems view of relationships. That means attention to structure, patterns, and the ways people influence one another. He emphasizes strengths and looks for small, useful changes clients can try between sessions.
Steven pays attention to feelings and behavior together. He helps people notice how thoughts, emotions, and interactions keep problems going. Conversations often include concrete skills for managing mood, reducing conflict, and improving day-to-day functioning.
He values collaboration and learning from each person he meets. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on finding healthier options and solutions. People who want direct, experience-based help with relationship and mood issues may find this style practical and clear.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps people notice repeated patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect trust and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's view. It supports people who need a straightforward, respectful space to talk through feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for mood issues, anxiety, anger, and for building specific skills to manage symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques fit their needs and preferences over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a quieter space. For many people this flexibility helps maintain consistency and apply new skills between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, grief, codependency, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is non-judgmental and practical. He listens closely and offers concrete options and skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has practiced as a therapist for about 30 years in a psychiatric hospital, agencies, and private practice.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Does he see people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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