Steven Gares, LPC

Steven Gares is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. He has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and depression, offering steady support as they navigate difficult periods in their lives.

He approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that personal strengths can be tapped to move past obstacles. That perspective guides a collaborative style that honors individual experience while offering professional guidance and practical tools. Steven recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and takes pride in supporting clients through that first step and beyond.

As an LPC, Steven combines empathy with evidence-informed methods to help clients identify goals and develop strategies for change. His practice emphasizes building on clients' existing resources to address current challenges and foster resilience over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Steven Gares uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the exploration of their experiences while the therapist offers empathy and validation. This approach helps people clarify their values, build self-understanding, and access inner strengths when facing life transitions or emotional distress.

He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and related concerns. CBT is often useful for breaking cycles that maintain symptoms and for building coping skills.

For clients dealing with trauma, Steven may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which supports the processing of distressing memories and their emotional impact. EMDR can be an option when traumatic events continue to affect daily functioning or emotional wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Steven works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques over time to fit the client’s progress.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and the ability to meet from home or work. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make consistent care more accessible for those with busy schedules or who live at a distance. These options help support continuity of care and make it easier to maintain momentum toward goals.