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Entry 050888Texas / United States

Steven Gaddis

Steven Gaddis, LPC, LPCC

Texas 20 years in practice

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Licensed counselor - Stress and addiction issues

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Steven

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Texas with 20 years of experience, Steven Gaddis helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. He also focuses on parenting, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in Texas.

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He draws on practical techniques that break problems into manageable steps. He emphasizes building trust in the counseling relationship as the foundation for change.

In sessions he works from a strengths perspective. Conversations cover thoughts, behaviors, and goals. He helps people identify patterns, test small changes, and track progress over time.

His background includes work with individuals around alcohol and drug concerns and people involved with the criminal justice system. Over two decades he has supported those dealing with anger management, communication problems, and workplace stress.

Steven typically checks incoming messages at least twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening. His approach is focused and direct, with attention to concrete steps clients can use between meetings. To start, readers should confirm current session options before booking.

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How his approaches shape online sessions

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and test new responses; this method is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and can be useful when addressing addictions or ambivalence about change. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on present strengths and small, achievable goals to move situations forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before, then recommend strategies to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a weekly routine, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage more comfortably.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Texas, California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy with a strengths-based, practical focus. He emphasizes a trusting working relationship and concrete steps clients can apply between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has about 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including substance-related issues and criminal justice involved individuals.

What credentials and region apply?

He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas. His listed licenses are TX LPC and CA LPCC.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.

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