Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Steven Buck, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 000664
- NPI
- 1952348088
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Steven supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Emotion work
About Steven
Steven Buck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with about 30 years of experience. He helps people with relationship stress, parenting struggles, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and other life changes.
He has worked in a psychiatric hospital for nearly 20 years, as well as in private practice and community mental health agencies. That variety shaped a practical focus on everyday problems like communication, boundaries, and household structure. Steven aims to notice concerns from the client’s point of view and respond without judgment.
In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside a systems perspective. That means he helps clients spot unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and look at how family or household patterns affect feelings and choices. He also uses attachment-informed ideas and emotionally-focused work when relationships are the core issue.
Steven emphasizes strengths over weaknesses and treats mental health as a routine part of overall health. He prioritizes clear listening and aims to help people find concrete options and steps they can try between sessions. He describes his role as someone who learns from clients as much as clients learn from him.
His background includes work with individuals, couples, and families, and he is comfortable addressing complex concerns such as co-occurring problems, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and intimacy or commitment difficulties. He works in English and accepts international clients.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Steven blends cognitive behavioral therapy with an attachment-informed and emotionally-focused lens. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, lift mood, or manage anger. Attachment-based ideas look at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and help when trust or closeness are the issues. Emotionally-focused work concentrates on the felt experience in relationships and can help when couples or partners struggle with connection.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Steven will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is reviewed as progress is made and needs change.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person appointment is difficult. Talk with him about practical needs like session length, timing, and whether you prefer video or another arrangement so sessions fit your everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with relationship issues, parenting strain, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes listening, strengths, and concrete options. He combines cognitive behavioral techniques with a systems view of relationships and communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 30 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and mental health agencies.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding a Missouri LCSW license and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; check any local regulations that may apply where you live.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers