Steven Gares

Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, eating concerns, depression, and anger. He emphasizes that clients know their stories best and brings a supportive, respectful approach to each session.

He starts by listening to what matters most to the client. Conversations focus on strengths and practical steps that fit everyday life. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on clear goals rather than clinical jargon.

Steven draws from several approaches to match what the person needs. He uses client-centered methods to build trust and Emotional-Focused Therapy to look at how feelings shape reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns and try different ways of responding to stress and relationship problems.

Clients who have experienced trauma may work with EMDR and trauma-focused ideas when appropriate, while those curious about meaning and personal stories may find Jungian ideas helpful. The therapist explains options and collaborates on which tools to try first.

Steven also supports practical life issues like sleep problems, career stress, parenting concerns, and addictions. He frames progress as steady and skill-based, with room for setbacks and learning. He encourages people to take the first step when they are ready and offers guidance on how to begin.

Background and approach: Steven’s practice emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth style. He invites people to notice strengths, try concrete skills, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. The work is focused on real-life changes and managing difficult emotions day to day.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and focuses on building trust and understanding. Online, this looks like open conversation, checking in about what helps, and adjusting session goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and uses clear exercises and homework to test new ways of responding to stress and anger.

Many people find that starting with one approach and then adding others works best. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one path up front. That collaboration includes discussing which techniques feel helpful and changing course if something isn’t working.

Specific session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try tools like CBT worksheets or emotion-focused exercises from home and then discuss how they went in the next meeting.