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Steven Gaddis

Steven Gaddis

LPC, LPCC

Texas

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LPCC
License
LPC, Texas / 70660; LPCC, California / 16285
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • 20 years experience
    • CBT and MI approaches
    • Strengths based focus

    About Steven

    Steven Gaddis is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, working in Texas with about 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, mood changes, grief, and relationship or parenting struggles. He aims to build a trusting connection so clients feel heard and ready to make changes.

    Steven uses practical, goal-focused methods rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, testing small changes, and building on personal strengths. He tailors each plan to the person in front of him rather than using the same steps for everyone.

    Clients can expect direct, straightforward conversations that stay focused on what matters to them. Steven reviews messages at least twice daily, typically once in the morning and once in the evening, to keep communication timely. He emphasizes honest feedback and steady progress over time.

    His background includes work with people struggling with substance concerns and mood disorders, as well as those dealing with trauma, domestic violence issues, and workplace stress. He also brings experience addressing multicultural concerns and fatherhood issues.

    Steven describes therapy as a partnership. He helps people set realistic, measurable goals and adjusts strategies as needed. If you want a counselor who blends practical techniques with an emphasis on trust, he may be a good fit.

  2. How these approaches can help in online work

    Steven often uses Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change, using open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and increase motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding to stress, mood, and relationship challenges.

    Solution-Focused Therapy rounds out his approach by helping clients identify specific, short-term goals and notice what is already working. Together, these methods allow the therapist and client to choose techniques that match the client's needs and pace. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to decide which approach fits best based on the person’s goals and preferences.

    Session logistics vary by practice, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. The focus remains on practical steps and steady progress rather than on a fixed method.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger management

    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

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Steven commonly address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addictions, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and grief, and related problems such as codependency and workplace stress.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    His style is practical and collaborative, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify patterns and try small, manageable changes.

    What kind of experience does he bring?

    He brings about 20 years of counseling experience, including work with people affected by substance concerns, mood disorders, trauma, and criminal justice involvement.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is based in Texas with licensure noted for TX LPC and CA LPCC.

    In which languages can sessions be held?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does pricing and cost work for sessions?

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

    How do I begin therapy with this clinician?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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