ADHD Therapist Directory

About Steven

Steven Buck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of experience in mental health. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger, relationship strain, and parenting-related stress. He talks plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person.

He aims to help people find healthier options and clearer next steps. His background includes long-term work in a psychiatric hospital, independent practice, and community mental health settings.

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Background and approach

That range of experience informs how he sees mood disorders, phobias, addictions, trauma, and grief. He pays attention to how daily routines, roles, and expectations shape feelings and behavior. In sessions he emphasizes strengths rather than weaknesses.

He describes himself as non-judgmental and tries to see concerns from each client's point of view. That way problems are framed in ways that make sense to the person in front of him. Steven uses cognitive behavioral ideas together with a systems perspective.

That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while also looking at boundaries, communication patterns, and relationships that affect problems. He also draws on attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and closeness are central. People meet practical goals in short, clear steps.

He encourages honest conversation about feelings and keeps the work grounded in everyday life. He welcomes talking through difficult emotions and finding realistic ways to change how things are experienced and handled.

How relational and cognitive approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape how people connect and feel safe. Online work can reveal those patterns in how someone describes interactions and closeness, and sessions aim to build clearer ways of relating and responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions a therapist and client can use concrete exercises, homework, and short skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage ADHD-related routines, or shift mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest approaches to try. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted over time if something is not working for the client's needs.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice interaction skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or noting progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He supports people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and issues like low self-esteem and addiction.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a non-judgmental, strengths-focused approach and listens closely to each person's perspective to shape practical next steps.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has about 30 years of experience working in a psychiatric hospital, independent practice, and various mental health agencies.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is based in Missouri.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How is cost handled for online sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

  • Relationship issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Anger management

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
30 years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English

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