Steven Gaddis greets people with a straightforward, calm approach.
01About Steven
Steven Gaddis greets people with a straightforward, calm approach. He is a licensed professional counselor - LPC and LPCC - with about 20 years of experience. He listens first and helps people figure out practical next steps for stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and concerns about substance use.
He focuses on building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard. Sessions draw on clear, goal-oriented methods that help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.
Background and approach
He adapts tools to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Steven has worked with people facing anger, grief, trauma and relationship strain. He also brings experience with workplace stress, fatherhood issues, and challenges tied to cultural differences.
His background includes work with people affected by the criminal justice system, which shaped how he supports practical problem solving. In sessions he uses techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set small, achievable goals. He pays attention to strengths and encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Communication is direct but respectful, and he aims to make each session useful. Messages are typically reviewed at least twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening. Steven practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English.
He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the scheduling process.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 70660 · expires April 2026
- LPCC (California)
- License 16285 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1295321503 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Workplace issues
Methods Steven names
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04Online support
Online approaches that fit your life
Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and to strengthen a person's own reasons for making different choices, often helpful for substance use and commitment issues. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes quick, practical steps and small goals so people can see progress between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Steven will discuss available methods and adapt them to the client's goals, preferences, and real-life constraints. The plan can shift over time as needs change and progress is tracked together.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a full-session conversation, phone sessions can fit a break at work or use less bandwidth, live chat is handy for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule regular work toward goals and to keep therapy consistent with a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use concerns, along with grief, trauma, anger, relationship and parenting issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and goal oriented. He combines clear, evidence-based techniques with attention to a respectful working relationship.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 20 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns, including criminal justice involvement and workplace stress.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas while also noted as licensed in California on his background record.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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