Steven Gaddis

Steven Gaddis is a licensed counselor with about 20 years of experience helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and substance concerns. He offers straightforward support for mood disturbances, relationship strain, parenting questions, and the everyday strain that follows grief or life changes. His approach is practical and direct, aimed at clear steps rather than jargon. He draws heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but adapts methods to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, then testing small changes to see what helps. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy also inform his work, especially when people want realistic goals and quick, useful strategies. Steven emphasizes building trust and a real connection first. He says a genuine working relationship makes it easier to try new behaviors and cope with strong emotions. His style leans toward practical skills, problem solving, and strengthening existing strengths rather than long stretches of interpretation. He has experience with clients who have had contact with the criminal justice system and with people facing addiction and domestic violence concerns. Steven typically reviews incoming messages at least twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, so communication rhythms are part of how he works. He practices in Texas and holds LPC and LPCC credentials. To begin, readers are invited to consider whether a skills-based, goal-focused approach would fit their needs and to use the site’s matching process to connect and schedule a first appointment.

How his approaches work in online counseling

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety, then practice alternative responses that reduce crisis and improve day-to-day functioning. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change by clarifying values and building internal reasons to act. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations goal-oriented and looks for small, practical steps that create momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and goals. That means trying strategies, checking progress, and adjusting plans together rather than committing to one path from the start.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, offering shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or allowing sessions during breaks from work. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance, and the focus remains on practical skills, clear goals, and steady steps toward better handling anger and related concerns.