- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC, LPCC
- Licensed in
- Texas, California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Steven
Steven Gaddis is a licensed counselor with two decades of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and parenting concerns. He practices in Texas and brings a straightforward, practical style to sessions. He focuses on clear steps people can take, not on jargon or long lectures.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral approaches alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods. Those tools help him break problems into manageable parts, set realistic goals, and build small changes that add up.
Background and approach
He emphasizes a working relationship built on trust and respect as the foundation for progress. Sessions are personalized to each person’s strengths and situation. He listens for what’s working, then coaches on specific skills like communication, coping with mood shifts, and managing urges related to substance use.
He also addresses issues such as grief, intimacy struggles, workplace stress, and fatherhood concerns. Steven has experience with people who have been involved with the criminal justice system and those facing multicultural or identity-related challenges. He checks incoming messages at least twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, to keep communication timely.
His approach aims to help parents and other adults find clearer routines, steadier emotions, and better ways to handle conflict. He invites people who want practical, goal-oriented help to begin by describing their situation and goals so they can plan the next steps together.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Steven helps people with.
- 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
Approaches Steven lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks big problems into small, concrete steps and teaches skills for managing mood, anxiety, and everyday stress.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. This method focuses on exploring a person's own reasons for change and building motivation in a respectful, nonjudgmental way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration helps set priorities and decide whether to focus on skills training, motivation, or short-term problem solving.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and hands-on coaching, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins or shorter exchanges between sessions. These options offer flexibility for people juggling parenting, work, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Steven
What concerns does he address related to parenting?
He assists parents with stress, parenting strain, fatherhood issues, communication problems, and managing mood or substance-related challenges that affect family life.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, goal-focused methods drawing on Cognitive Behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on skills, small steps, and clear goals.
How much experience does he bring?
He has about 20 years of experience working with people on anger, addictions, mood disorders, and other life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas with licensure noted for TX LPC and CA LPCC in his background information.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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