- Strength-based
- Trauma-aware
- Practical skills
About Steven
Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, eating concerns, or relationship strain. He frames the work around each person's strengths and choices. He understands that starting therapy can feel hard and acknowledges that first step.
In sessions he treats the client as the expert on their own life. He listens closely and builds on what is already working. He draws from methods that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused approaches, EMDR, and Jungian ideas to match the person's needs.
He often helps people manage strong emotions, improve sleep, and cope with life changes such as divorce, grief, or caregiving. He also supports those navigating addiction, codependency, body image, and parenting challenges. Practical skills and clearer thinking are frequent parts of the work.
Steven describes therapy as collaborative. He will help set goals and suggest small steps to try between sessions. Progress is tracked in plain terms so people can see what changes and what still needs attention.
Sessions are offered in English and he works with clients in Texas. International clients are accepted as well. If someone is unsure about next steps he asks them to reach out and complete the brief matching process to schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client so they feel understood and can make their own choices. It helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and actions together and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with stress, sleep problems, and mood shifts. Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays attention to emotional responses in close relationships and can be useful when people want to improve how they connect and communicate with others.Choosing an approach is usually a shared decision. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and trial different techniques to see what fits best. That collaborative process means methods can shift as needs change and progress is reviewed together.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats take less internet bandwidth or let a person join without being on camera, which helps sessions work around jobs, caregiving, or sleep schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so people leave each session with clear steps to try between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Steven help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating issues, depression, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and person-centered, using plain language and practical steps. He adapts techniques from cognitive behavioral work, emotionally-focused methods, EMDR, and Jungian ideas to fit each person's goals.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a variety of concerns, drawing on multiple approaches to tailor the work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any scheduling details when you begin the intake process.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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