Steven Gaddis , LPC, LPCC

Steven Gaddis is a counselor licensed in both California and Texas with approximately 20 years of clinical experience. He works with individuals on a range of concerns including anger management, relationship difficulties, alcohol and other drug related issues, personal growth, and mood disturbances, and has experience working with people involved in the criminal justice system.

His practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral perspectives while emphasizing the importance of connection and trust as the foundation of an effective therapeutic partnership. Steven takes a strengths-focused, individualized approach, tailoring methods to each person’s unique circumstances and goals. He aims to create a safe and authentic environment that supports meaningful change and forward movement.

Steven holds credentials as an LPC and an LPCC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting formal training and state licensure. He typically reviews incoming messages at least twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, to maintain timely communication. He values the commitment clients bring to counseling and looks forward to partnering with individuals who want to work toward the life they envision.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Counseling

Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood disturbances. He also employs Motivational Interviewing, a conversational style designed to strengthen a person’s own motivation and commitment to change, which is especially useful for substance use concerns and ambivalence about change. Solution-Focused Therapy is another approach he uses, concentrating on goals and practical steps to build on existing strengths and create forward momentum rather than focusing solely on past problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to best support progress. This collaborative process helps tailor care in a way that feels relevant and workable for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access care from different locations. These formats can support consistent contact, timely check-ins, and practical follow-through between sessions while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented work.