- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma support
- Life transitions
About Steven
Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, or major life changes. He keeps the first sessions simple and clear so people can know what to expect.
Steven believes people know their own stories and have strengths to build on. He listens first, then helps clients make small, workable steps. That can mean learning tools to manage anxiety, talking through grief, or reshaping patterns that lead to unhealthy eating or substance use.
In sessions he uses several approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thinking and behavior patterns to change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is useful when emotions and relationships need steadying. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be part of trauma work when appropriate.
Steven also draws on client-centered and Jungian ideas to support people finding meaning and direction. He often focuses on everyday concerns like sleep, parenting strain, career stress, and body image. He can help people cope after disasters - natural or human-caused - by addressing immediate stress and planning next steps.
He works in English and welcomes people from other countries. If someone wants to begin, they can use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to his availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist reflects what matters to the person and helps them identify their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going and teaches practical skills to shift them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. EMDR is an approach used in trauma-focused work to process distressing memories when both the therapist and client agree it is appropriate.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Steven will talk through goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That collaboration helps decide whether the focus should be symptom relief, processing past events, or adjusting relationship patterns.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or meeting from a place with quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, eating and substance issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and everyday relationship and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and treats clients as the expert on their story, then uses clear, practical steps and tools to address problems.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and mood disorders.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.