Steven R. Hoekstra, M.A.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Steve offers Christian counseling with adolescents and adults; specializes in couples therapy, anxiety disorders, depression, co-dependency & interpersonal struggles.

Overview

Steve has a B.A. in Education from Trinity Christian College and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Governors State University. He is experienced in numerous areas of training, and regularly attends workshops to enhance his counseling related skills and understanding. He has 15 years of experience under direct supervision and has managed his own private practice for the last 7 years.

Steven R. Hoekstra sees patients at the following location(s):

South Holland, Illinois

Refuge Christian Counseling
401 E. 162nd St., Suite 109
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Phone: (708) 339-2769
Fax: (708) 339-6776

Personal Statement

I am a Christian, married twenty years and have two children. I am a member of a multicultural church and live in a diverse community. My own journey has been very rich and has included trials and victories. I take my role and responsibility as a counselor very seriously. Healing and transformation occur in the context of a relationship characterized by respect, safety, trust, grace and honesty.

Treatment Areas

Steve has experience treating the following areas: Adolescent Issues, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Co-Dependency, Couples' Issues, Depression, Family Systems, Grief, Identity Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Manic-Depressive Illness, Men's Health, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and Relationship Issues.

Treatment Modalities

Steve provides Christian Psychotherapy, Critical Incident Stress Management, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling and Spiritual Counseling. He works with Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families and Seniors.

Affiliations

Steve is a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield.