Steven Gaddis , LPC, LPCC

Steven Gaddis is a licensed counselor with roughly 20 years of clinical experience, licensed in both Texas and California. He holds LPC and LPCC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and other life changes.

His practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral perspectives while recognizing that a reliable therapeutic connection is essential for meaningful progress. He aims to create an authentic, supportive environment that leverages each person’s strengths and tailors methods to individual needs, whether addressing alcohol and drug-related concerns, anger management, or personal development and mood disturbances. He also has experience working with individuals involved with the criminal justice system.

Interactions are personalized and goal oriented, and he typically reviews incoming messages at least twice daily - once in the morning and once in the evening. He values counseling as an opportunity to shape or preserve the life someone envisions and communicates a commitment to thoughtful, strength-based collaboration with those seeking change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Steven Gaddis draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disturbances, offering practical tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered approach that explores ambivalence and strengthens personal motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for addictions and readiness-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on clients’ strengths and practical steps, helping them build small, achievable strategies to address relationship, parenting, or communication challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life context, adapting techniques when needed to support progress.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy schedule while engaging with licensed professionals and therapists trained to support a wide range of concerns.