Steven Gares, LPC

Texas · 12 years in practice

Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, eating issues, and depression.

License and registration

LPC, Texas: 69335 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1699181297 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Steven

Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, eating issues, and depression. He believes people know their own story and brings a steady, respectful presence to help them move forward. Steven aims to make the first steps in therapy feel doable and straightforward.

He draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can include talking through difficult thoughts and patterns, addressing past traumatic events, and focusing on emotions that get in the way of daily life.

Background and approach

He uses practical techniques alongside space to reflect and understand deeper meaning. Clients can expect a collaborative atmosphere. Steven listens for strengths and builds on small, concrete changes that fit day-to-day life.

Sessions may include skill practice, guided processing of painful memories, or exploring relationship patterns that affect well-being. Over 12 years Steven has worked with a wide range of concerns from grief and sleep problems to addiction and parenting strain. He also supports people dealing with career stress, body image issues, and blended family challenges.

His work includes attention to anger, self-esteem, and coping after disasters. Sessions are offered in English and available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. International clients can connect as well.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
ADHD
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Workplace issues

Approaches Steven names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and supported while they identify their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits and manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that works on reducing the intensity of painful memories and the emotional responses tied to them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most comfortable, then try methods that match those needs. People often combine approaches over time as different issues come into focus and progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and different ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and work in real time, phone sessions can fit a short break from work or use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging allow quick check-ins or continued support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life while trying approaches like CBT or EMDR in ways that fit daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas.

What is his general therapy style?

He takes a collaborative, client-centered approach that blends practical skills with deeper emotional work. Sessions often include talking, skill practice, and guided processing tailored to each person.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 12 years of professional experience in counseling and related work.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is pricing 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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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