Therapist profile
Steven Gaddis, LPC, LPCC
Licensed counselor - Relationships and parenting
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Steven
Steven Gaddis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with about 20 years of experience. He practices in Texas and works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues.
He uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people manage moods and behavior. Sessions are practical and look at patterns that keep problems going. He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational techniques to make small changes that add up.
Steven says the connection and trust between counselor and client matter for useful work. He shapes sessions around each person’s strengths and current needs. He checks messages at least twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.
His background includes work with people facing alcohol and drug concerns and those involved with the criminal justice system. That experience informs a straightforward approach to addiction, anger, and related stresses.
People coming for help with parenting, fatherhood issues, communication problems, or workplace stress can expect direct skills practice and steps to try between sessions. He looks at motivation, thinking patterns, and practical next steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with action. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing helps people find reasons to change and strengthen their own motivation, which can be helpful for addictions and commitment issues.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how you respond to early steps. Together you decide which methods to emphasize and adjust them as work progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many clients find that working remotely helps them keep regular momentum while trying new skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, California
Languages
English
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What concerns does he work with related to family?
He addresses family problems, parenting stresses, fatherhood issues, and communication problems among other family-related concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to set clear goals and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 20 years of experience working with mood disturbances, addictions, anger, and related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Texas; his profile lists Texas as his practice location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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