Therapist profile
Steven Gares, LPC
LPC in Texas - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Steven
Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges.
He begins by listening and treating each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings. He draws on approaches that help with thinking patterns, emotional responses, and past traumatic events to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping.
Steven uses practical tools to address sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. He also helps people who are navigating blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, divorce and separation, and problems with communication or control. He can work with people facing substance use or eating and food-related issues.
His background includes trauma-focused methods along with therapies that center the client's experience and emotions. He integrates methods that target thoughts and behaviors and methods that address painful memories when appropriate. This mix lets him adapt to different concerns while keeping the work grounded and understandable.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients may be accepted. Before booking, users should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site matching tools.
How sessions work
How Steven’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's perspective. It encourages the person's own insights and uses those observations to shape what happens next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behavior; it offers exercises and small practice tasks to change unhelpful habits and ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on identifying and naming emotions, helping people understand how feelings affect their reactions and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Steven will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean starting with CBT tools, moving into emotionally-focused work, or using trauma-focused techniques if difficult memories are central to the concern.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a workday, skip travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Online work also makes it possible for some people to access a licensed professional from a different region or while managing caregiving responsibilities. The therapist and client will coordinate schedule, length, and practical details together.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He follows a client-centered approach and uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused methods to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How long has he practiced?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and lists Texas as his primary location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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