Stephen Willmer, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Colorado · 17 years in practice

Stephen Willmer is a Colorado-licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: CSW.00000852 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1699088492 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

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About Stephen

Stephen Willmer is a Colorado-licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of practice. He helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes and wants to make the work feel straightforward and useful. Clients meet with him in a relaxed, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be named.

He focuses on clear goals and steps people can try between sessions. Progress is measured in small changes that add up over time.

Background and approach

Stephen uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. That approach can be useful for panic, persistent worry, low mood, and problems that follow trauma or loss. He also pays attention to attachment patterns and the repeated relationship habits that cause pain.

When relationships or family conflict cause strain, he helps people sort what they want and set realistic boundaries. He supports those coping with divorce, separation, or the lasting effects of past abuse. Work and career stress are addressed with concrete plans to reduce overwhelm and build daily routines.

Stephen aims to make therapy collaborative. He listens first, then crafts steps that match each person's goals and pace. People who want clear, everyday strategies to feel steadier often find this approach helpful.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Stephen names

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Online support

How CBT and online sessions can fit your life

Stephen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-based, often helping with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, and repetitive worry.

He also attends to attachment patterns and relationship habits, helping clients recognize how early relationship styles affect current connections and reactions. That work supports people coping with divorce, separation, or ongoing family conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to concerns, discusses goals, and together they choose which methods to try. Plans are adjusted as needed so work in sessions connects to daily life and real-world problems.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets conversations feel close to in-person. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or during a short break. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when someone prefers typing to talking. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

He keeps sessions practical and straightforward, focusing on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 17 years of professional work experience.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats can be used for meetings?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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