Therapist profile
Steven Gares, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 69335
- NPI1699181297
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT
- EMDR
- Client-centered
About Steven
Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of clinical work. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating-related concerns, depression, anger, and life transitions. He also helps people with addictions, career struggles, ADHD, and relationship or family issues.
Steven describes the client as the expert in their own life. He focuses on building clear, practical steps rather than long theory talks. Sessions tend to center on what is happening now and what can be tried next to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
His work draws on several established approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems active. Client-centered methods prioritize the person’s perspective and goals in deciding what to work on.
For people with traumatic memories or intense emotional reactions, he includes trauma-focused techniques and EMDR where appropriate. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform work on relationship and attachment issues, helping people notice and shift patterns in interactions.
Steven aims for straightforward, practical conversations. He helps people make specific changes like adjusting unhelpful thinking, changing reaction habits, improving communication, and developing better sleep and coping routines. To begin, he asks people to share what feels most urgent and what they hope will be different.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience. Online sessions using this approach emphasize listening, clarifying what matters, and planning practical next steps that fit someone’s daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT tools include behavioral experiments, thought records, and activity scheduling to address anxiety, anger, or sleep problems.EMDR is another approach he uses for trauma work that involves structured processing of distressing memories. In an online context EMDR requires shared planning and gradual pacing so the person can track how memories and reactions shift across sessions. The therapist works collaboratively to decide whether processing is right for a particular concern and when to introduce it.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about symptoms, goals, and past attempts to cope, then suggest options and adjust plans based on how the client responds. That collaborative process helps match methods to what feels most useful.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with him in the first session about practical needs like session length, pacing, and how to use tools between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger and mood?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship and family problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical, client-centered work that focuses on the person's goals and what can be tried next to improve daily functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience supporting adults with a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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