Profile / United States
Steven Gares, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT focus
- Trauma work
- Relationship support
About Steven
Steven Gares is an LPC in Texas with 12 years of practice. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and depression. He also supports people facing life changes, grief, relationship strain, addiction, and career or parenting pressures.
He works in a straightforward, problem-focused way. Sessions often look at the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and test new responses. He also draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's perspective central.
For trauma-related concerns he can combine trauma-focused methods and EMDR-style approaches to address memories and strong reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform work on relationship communication and connection. Jungian concepts may appear when exploring recurring life themes or personal meaning.
Over time he helps people break larger problems into manageable steps. That can mean setting short-term goals, practicing specific skills between sessions, and reviewing what works and what does not. Sessions are practical and oriented to measurable change.
Steven accepts people from Texas and international clients in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; online sessions can focus on practical exercises, homework, and real-time problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person's perspective central, with the therapist listening closely and helping people name their priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship or attachment patterns are the concern, working on expressing feelings and shifting interaction patterns.Choosing the right method is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which approaches to try first. That selection is collaborative and can be adjusted as sessions progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online counseling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow focused check-ins during work breaks or between other obligations. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday environment and bring concrete situations into session for immediate review.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating issues, and depression, and also addresses grief, addictions, relationship problems, and parenting strain.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured work that looks at thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a core method he uses alongside client-centered approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can he work with people outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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