Steven is an awesome therapist
Steven Kirkilas, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Steven is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Steven. View 58 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Alaska, Colorado, and 4 more
Recent reviews
I have been working with Steven for almost a year, and I have only good things to say about him. I continue to feel like Steven is adapting his responses to fit my needs and give me the best type of advice to deal with the challenges that come up.
More about Steven
- 7 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW, LICSW
Hello, my name is Steven Kirkilas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago. For the past 10 years, I have assisted individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds in overcoming their unique struggles. I believe my role is to meet individuals where they are at, nonjudgmentally. My most passionate work is in providing trauma informed care. I am trained in EMDR therapy and enjoy using somatic therapies. I am also passionate about the benefit of mindfulness practice in managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many other struggles. Lastly, I believe every person deserves to be understood, please feel welcome.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Steven Kirkilas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245584887.
- LCSW · Alaska · 169363 · Expires June 2026
- LCSW · Colorado · CSW.09928697 · Expires August 2025
- LCSW · Maine · Lc21857 · Expires October 2026
- LCSW · New Hampshire · 2926 · Expires March 2025
- LCSW · Wisconsin · 10125-123 · Expires February 2025
- LICSW · Washington · LW61559669 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Steven Kirkilas
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Steven is an awesome therapist
I have been working with Steven for almost a year, and I have only good things to say about him. I continue to feel like Steven is adapting his responses to fit my needs and give me the best type of advice to deal with the challenges that come up.
Steven has been extremely helpful and instrumental in giving me tools and guidance through some very difficult situations. I appreciate his insight so much and look forward to our meetings. He is wonderful
Initially skeptical about the affordability and value of the service, my experience with my therapist, Steven, has been profoundly positive. Despite a tentative start, Steven quickly demonstrated his expertise with a deep understanding that clarified and illuminated my situations. His direct and challenging approach fostered a collaborative environment where I felt actively involved in unraveling my thoughts and concerns. This method proved to be exactly what I needed, enabling me to gain clarity and confidence in addressing various aspects of my life. My well-being has noticeably improved under his guidance. I highly recommend Steven to anyone seeking a therapist who offers a direct and collaborative approach to personal growth.
Steven is a very competent and understanding therapist. He is respectful of my religion and offers a variety of options when discussing different topics. He’s very non-judgmental and patient.
Steven has met me exactly where I’m at since we started working together. He allows for me to take our sessions where I need them to go but also provides guidance when I don’t have direction or I get off track.
Steven is very talented at what he does. Not only is he an amazing listener but he has tremendous techniques and strategies for digging into emotions, past belief systems/ experiences and releasing these so you can move forward. I have never worked with anyone so skilled in this work!
Steven is an excellent listener and a thoughtful person. He’s respectful and relatable, and always try’s to find a solution.
Steven is WONDERFUL. I’ve really enjoyed every session, he is thoughtful, approachable, and a great listener, and he asks inquisitive questions that move therapy in really productive ways.
Steven has been very helpful helping me work through things.
The last month of working with Steven has been very helpful and incredibly easy and simple he is very responsive and understanding and has given me multiple different techniques for me to implement with some of the issues I’ve had going on in my life that have helped significantly could not recommend him and better help any higher
Steven has been an immense help with my myriad of issues. I always feel listened to and heard when we communicate. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Steven is great! Highly recommended and offers new ideas in a variety of life situations. Everyone needs a therapist like him!
Steven is knowledgeable and attentive. He has a wide scope of experience and doesn’t make me feel judged.
Steven has been wonderful, he takes different approaches based off what I was dealing with if he feels it’s nessissary and has provided me with lots of different coping methods and offers a variety of different approaches on therapy
Steven is fantastic, he has given me several tools to deal with many traumas from my life. He has been critical in my mental health, especially when working in incredibly isolating places.
Steven is an excellent listener and is knowledgeable about a variety of therapy approaches. I can't recommend him enough.
I have been very impressed by Steven’s professionalism and compassion. I am very grateful for him.
Steven was very resourceful and gave me useful tools that I exercise today which has improved my mental health and ability to cope with stress.
Very considerate, patient. Very happy with his professional approach; feeling safe and heard. Strongly recommend!
Steven is amazing! Highly recommended.
I've enjoyed working with Steven over the past two months. We have utilized several different techniques to help address past and present social and emotional issues. He has also provided me with tools to help with personal problems related to stress, anxiety, coping, and perfectionism. The combination of sessions with Steven and the tools he has provided encourage me to grow personally and professionally.
Steven provides a very comfortable environment to be vulnerable. Together we have worked through difficulties with anger management, childhood trauma, and relationship issues. I cannot recommend Steven enough and wish my friends and family had his support.
Steven is great- he is a very patient listener with a focus on evidence-backed therapy methodologies. He is also very astute to recognize distress and offers guidance with grounding exercises.
Really understanding and knowledgeable, and gives good perspective. Has a lot of insightful advice.
Steven is thorough and understanding. My sessions have made me feel confident, and I feel as though I am healing with his guidance and help
Steven is a great listener. He is professional even when I sometimes am a difficult person to speak to.
Steven is awesome- he's been so effective! I'm almost at the place where I don't feel I need therapy anymore but I don't want to stop meeting- I get so much out of my time with him.
Steven is patient, professional, kind, and very insightful. He always has more than one way to analyze a problem, and I’m grateful for that!
Steven was fantastic! He was extremely attentive, empathetic, and offered excellent advice and solutions.
Very kind, patient, and thoughtful
I’ve only had a few sessions but so far he’s been very easy to talk to. He doesn’t pressure you to open up too soon or anything like that. & He’s really good about letting you decide how you want to approach the therapy experience.
Stephen is caring, a very good listener, and provides practical approaches to addressing anxiety, mindfulness, and trauma. Highly recommend!
I had no idea what to expect, but Stephen's approach has been easy to work with and effective in addressing what I wanted to address. I'm happy about my progress and have no complaints.
Steven is very caring and really listens and helps me get out of my comfort zone, which is a good thing! I’ve never done therapy and I actually look forward to talking to him. I’d highly recommend Steven.
Great
I’ve had a few sessions with Steven I can honestly say that he brings out emotions that I had no idea I had. everytime I have a session with him I feel lighter and more positive.
Steven is very intuitive. He has given me tools to deal with anxiety and also helped me see it as a helpful mechanism and not just this terrible thing I had made it out to be. I am thankful to have been paired up with Steven when I reached out for help.
Steven was the second therapist I had with better help. He has turned out to be just what I was looking for. Kind, compassionate, and very clearly trying to do the best he can to work with my personality and to my happiness and health. The first was also excellent, she recommended I start working with Stephen when I wanted to do some techniques she wasn't trained in. I especially like working with stephen in internal family systems, EMDR, and in working creatively with past situations to heal them. Highly recommend!
Steven is very warm and knowledgeable. I appreciate how concrete he is with tools and exercises to help.
Steven was very compassionate and took the time to figure out a personalized strategy that would help me achieve my goals. I would highly recommend him
This is the most I've ever felt listened to by a therapist.
Steven is very personable and an attentive listener, I appreciate all his advice and help greatly. Thank you!
Smart. Deep, rich knowledge of pyschology and techniques to increase coping skills, sensitive to the clients concerns, very easy to talk to.
At first, I was hesitant because he is on the young side, but in our months working together, he has continually impressed me with his insight, compassion, wisdom, expertise, and patience!!
Steven is incredible. He has helped me so much, I hate therapy and have struggled to find a therapist who is helpful and I am grateful to have been matched with him.
Wonderful tools to move forward in my life. I’ve learned amazing tools for future stressful situations
He's simply the best.
After working with Steven for weeks now. I have become a better person. I was able to overcome PTSD issues, self worth issues, angry and anxiety issues. He is easy to talk to and his therapy methodes have worked amazingly well for me. I highly recommend him.
Steven has provided me with strategies that I can immediately use to help with my anxiety. He is very focused on finding the root of my concerns and I feel like every session concludes with me feeling more empowered.
Steven is a great therapist! I am really glad I reached out to Betterhelp.would definitely reccomend it to my friends and family.
Caring, kind, and attentive.
Steven is kind and listens to you, and always gives you different ways to cope or deal with something. He is very effective in is ways.
I have always been hesitant to receive therapy, but as I learn how important mental health is to me. I have opened up. Talking with Steven has been amazing! He is a great listener and has really helped me through my stress and anxiety. Steven has offered me more than just one way to deal with my stress and anxiety. After 3 weeks of therapy I already started feeling a heavy rock being lifted off my chest.
Supportive and easy to talk to. Allows you to move at your pace while also facilitating change and reflection. Open and encouraging. Offers many tools and exercises to assist in coping/management.
Steven is empathetic, kind, and insightful.
Steven is always very considerate of my feelings when exploring a new topic. He has been very helpful and I value my time when working with him.
Communicative and goal oriented. Helped me focus on definitive goals, and explore the tools to achieve them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Steven Kirkilas offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Steven Kirkilas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Steven Kirkilas speak?
Steven Kirkilas speaks English.
How many years of experience does Steven Kirkilas have?
Steven Kirkilas has 7 years of experience.
Where is Steven Kirkilas licensed to practice?
Steven Kirkilas is licensed to practice in Alaska, Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Washington.
Does Steven Kirkilas accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Steven Kirkilas does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Steven Kirkilas offer?
Steven Kirkilas offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Steven Kirkilas?
Steven Kirkilas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Steven Kirkilas?
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