We process personally identifiable information ("PII") and personal health information to conduct our business and provide you with effective service as described in our Privacy Policy. Some data processing and sharing is required for our product to function and cannot be disabled. If you click 'I Agree', we may also share PII with third party advertising partners to deliver more relevant ads and with analytics partners to improve our services. To learn about who we share your data with and why or to opt out, go to Sharing Settings.
My name is Dr. Steven Bond. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Great State of Texas. I have been working a Licensed Counselor since 2011 but have been in the mental health field for far longer. My journey in the mental health field began in 2002 when I started working as a mental health technician in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Since that time I have worked in several capacities within the inpatient mental health world, eventually obtaining a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate in Health Sciences. While working as an intake/admissions assessor I was asked to begin managing the inpatient mobile assessment team for a small community of hospitals. Intake and admissions quickly became my specialty. While providing mobile assessments for the community, I began to work along-side several very experienced therapists in a private practice setting. This provided a wealth of knowledge and information that allowed for my continual growth toward becoming a better more experienced therapist.
I started Bond and Associates, a private practice, in 2012 when I began seeing patients on a short term therapy basis with a primary focus on mood disorders, anxiety, phobias, and trauma. In 2013 I became trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and initiated my specialty field of trauma and trauma recovery. After further training in trauma recovery more specialization was centered around active duty military, veterans, physical/sexual trauma survivors, and severe anxiety disorders.
My primary approach to therapy will start with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and then evolve as the client/therapist relationship evolves. I have found that not all uses of therapy services match each client. Which is why I enjoy getting to know my clients well and engaging them to identify which therapeutic technique works best for them.
My philosophy: Firstly, I enjoy working with clients who are seeking help because change is something that must be sought and not delivered by hand. Second, therapy is difficult for the client seeking services. The simple request for therapy may have been the singularly most difficult decision because you had to admit that something was wrong. Third, therapy can be emotionally stressful and may even manifest physically (tearfulness) but through these elements, change and hopefulness can result.
While I do practice as patient centered, I focus many efforts through the guise of Neo-Freudian or Jungian analytic psychology, and employ a mixture of therapeutic techniques along with dream work/analysis.
I believe that therapy is a useful tool for anyone needing support. Often times, therapy can be seen as someone to talk through a difficult/challenging time, help bring about change, or even learn to think differently.
Availability:
I am flexible throughout the day with my work schedule which can change from moment to moment. Please let me know what works with your schedule and I will do my best to accommodate you. I do have set times in the evenings and weekends for appointments that are consistent. I check my messages multiple times throughout the day, and will respond as quickly as my schedule allows.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Steven Bond. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Great listener, aware of what people with my background go through
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Knowledge and no nonsense manner are much appreciated
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, and grief
two thumbs up. highly recommended.
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excellent listener and a great understanding of the human mind - i appreciate him so much.
Written on Nov 13, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Bond is excellent at listening and has helped me sort through some hard challenges over the last few months. I’d recommend him to anyone!
Written on Oct 20, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Bond is literally the best.
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Very responsive
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Dr. Bond is an amazing therapist. Having been through years of therapy for PTSD with the military, I’ve been exposed to different modalities of treatment and he stands above the rest. I enjoy our sessions because he doesn’t say what I want to hear, he listens and gives honest feedback which is what therapy should be about. If you’re looking for an honest conversation and feedback that will make you critically think, without question choose Dr. Bond. I’m very thankful for him to be able to help me work through my trauma, addiction, depression and home life struggles. You will not be disappointed!
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
He shares his life as well. The conversation is more like a dialogue rather than a monologue which feels very eloquent. His interaction is very pleasant even when I am freaking out because of how much I am sharing about myself
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
He is amazing. Book with him and stay with him.
Im lucky i landed him first as our values align and his experience is priceless.
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Excellent therapist
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 9 months on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues
Dr. Bond, Steve Bond. He is a super easy going, but highly professional therapist. He combines down to earth connection and clinical counseling like no other. Super guy. Very insightful, practical, and helpful.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He understands exactly what I am going through and helps me keep between the lines and gives me motivation to keep moving forward.
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Dr. Bond was very kind and made me feel comfortable enough to share my experiences.
Written on Aug 30, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Great therapist. Compassionate, good listener, knowledgeable, kind delivery.
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
I’ve appreciated Better Help and Dr. Bond in the Convenience of being able to reach out via text or setting up an appointment to what fits my schedule. I don’t have to travel to an office and therapy can be done anywhere and anytime. It often helps me to text my issue out and see it written then as I wait for Dr. Bond to respond it give me time to process.
Written on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
The personal growth I have experienced since commencing therapy with Steven 8 months ago has been astounding. He listens, understands and is very caring and patient. I can trust him with everything. The wisdom and knowledge he shares with me is so helpful to me as I continue on my journey of healing.
Written on Aug 02, 2020 after therapy with Steven for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Great personality and easy to talk to! Really gets to know you and whatever you are dealing with.
Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
100% support.
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Steven for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
We've had a few short discussions and so far I've been given some tools to try. He's been very professional and personable as well. Which I really like. Very respectful.
Written on Mar 17, 2020 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Awesome counselor with the ability to adapt his approach to my needs. So grateful!
Written on Mar 09, 2020 after therapy with Steven for 4 months
Steven is phenomenal. Extremely supportive and quick to respond. Very helpful to chat through elements of my relationship with him, and we were able to identify some key root causes very quickly. Would definitely recommend!
Written on Feb 17, 2020 after therapy with Steven for 2 months
Very helpful
Written on Nov 25, 2019 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I'm really glad to have Steven as a counselor. I always feel better after a session with him. He makes me feel heard and understood, he has helped me see things I couldn't see and analyze my feelings and my thoughts. He makes me feel at ease and I feel free to tell him anything. He's an amazing person.
Written on Nov 25, 2019 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Steven has a way with words - a strong ability to convey complex ideas concisely through simple terms. He excels at making everything relatable, through the use of stories, 'Socratic' questions, and through sharing specific information. He shows his care through his professional demeanor and timely responses. Overall Steven is a great person to spend time with who will leave you changed and more aware of your own self.
Written on Nov 04, 2019 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Steven is a true professional. He 100% has the best interest in mind for myself and my recovery process. One of the easiest counselors to communicate with that I've ever experienced. Does an exceptional job of using real-world examples to back up his counseling methods.
Written on Oct 21, 2019 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks
I would highly recommend Steven Bond and am so grateful I was able to connect with him I felt very comfortable opening-up, for my first experience with therapy I'm glad it was someone so understanding and helpful.
Written on Oct 20, 2019 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks
He's wonderful, down to earth, a great listener.
Written on Oct 15, 2019 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I would 100% recommend Steven Bond, he is brilliant and has helped me through my issues and I felt like I was talking to a close friend . Thanks!
Written on Oct 06, 2019 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
Steven is great! He listens and reads my journal entries to better understand me and my needs. I like his approach and kindness.
Written on Sep 13, 2019 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Your review of Dr. Bond would be greatly appreciated.
We will share your review with Dr. Bond, and it may be posted on our website, Dr. Bond's profile, or used in online marketing. To protect your identity, your name will not be associated with the review. Posts may be edited to remove identifying information.
Please provide a review for Dr. Bond
Thank you for submitting a review
Your feedback is very important, and we'll carefully review it to continue improving the therapy experience for everyone who uses BetterHelp.