- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-informed approaches
About Steven
Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and depression. He also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and addictions.
Steven centers sessions on the client’s experience and strengths. He treats people as the expert on their own story and helps them name emotions and patterns that are getting in the way. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters most right now.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and attachment patterns, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws from Client-Centered approaches, Jungian ideas, and EMDR when working with trauma histories. Those methods guide how he talks through painful memories and current reactions.
Clients can expect practical steps alongside space to talk through hard feelings. Steven pays attention to daily routines, sleep, eating, and coping behaviors when planning next steps. He also works on communication and boundary skills for people facing blended family or relationship stress.
His background across multiple approaches aims to give options rather than a single path. If you want a therapist who listens closely and helps you pick tools that fit your life, he offers that collaborative way of working.
How his approaches translate to online work
Steven often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and track important emotions and attachment patterns. EFT looks at how emotions link to relationship and internal reactions, and it can help clarify what feelings are driving difficult interactions. Client-Centered Therapy is a supportive, person-focused way of working that prioritizes the client’s perspective and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers concrete skills to change patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying an approach and adjusting it over time rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. They can also make it simpler to use tools like worksheets, screen-shared resources, or paced EMDR protocols when appropriate. Licensed professionals work with clients to choose what will be most practical and useful for their situation.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar issues, ADHD and related areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He centers the client’s experience and strength, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other methods to name feelings and patterns and to plan practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience as a counselor in clinical settings and private practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients; confirm logistics and state licensing implications when arranging sessions.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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