Steven Gaddis
Practical, strengths-focused counseling for real-life challenges
LPC, LPCC Texas
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About Steven
Steven Gaddis is a licensed counselor with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship concerns, grief, and mood disturbances.
Background and approach
He practices in Texas and brings a pragmatic, strengths-focused orientation to therapy while emphasizing the importance of building rapport and trust early in the work. His approach centers on collaborative problem solving and practical skills that clients can apply to everyday challenges.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques, he tailors sessions to each person's circumstances and goals. He has worked with individuals facing substance use issues, domestic violence impacts, fatherhood and parenting concerns, multicultural and workplace stressors, and a range of personality and mood-related difficulties.
Gaddis describes his interventions as personalized and grounded in clients' strengths, and he typically reviews incoming messages twice daily to keep communication flowing.
He invites clients who are ready to pursue change to begin with a short matching process and schedule based on availability, and he frames counseling as a collaborative partnership aimed at creating or maintaining the life the client envisions.
Combining Practical Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening personal motivation and resolving ambivalence, which can be particularly helpful for substance use challenges and readiness to change.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess their needs, preferences, and goals and then adapt interventions accordingly. That means methods can shift over time as progress is made and priorities evolve, with the therapist guiding clients toward the strategies that fit them best.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in work from home or other convenient locations. These options support more consistent contact, make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, and allow different modes of communication depending on comfort and the nature of the work.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Texas, California
Languages
English